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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.14, 1,948.26 and 476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.14, 1,948.26 and 476.68 is: 715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.14 : 1,948.26 = 476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.14/1,948.26 = 476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.14x = 1,948.26 × 476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.14x = 928,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,696.58/1,298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.41

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