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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.17, 1,946.10 and 476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.17, 1,946.10 and 476.26 is: 713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.17 : 1,946.10 = 476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.17/1,946.10 = 476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.17x = 1,946.10 × 476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.17x = 926,841.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,841.96/1,298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.96

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