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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.15, 1,946.36 and 604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.15, 1,946.36 and 604.44 is: 906.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.15 : 1,946.36 = 604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.15/1,946.36 = 604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.15x = 1,946.36 × 604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.15x = 1,176,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,459.35/1,298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.26

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