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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.18, 1,947.56 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.18, 1,947.56 and 373.74 is: 560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.18 : 1,947.56 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.18/1,947.56 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.18x = 1,947.56 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.18x = 727,879.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,879.21/1,298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.69

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