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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.18, 1,945.70 and 952.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.18, 1,945.70 and 952.98 is: 1,428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.18 : 1,945.70 = 952.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.18/1,945.70 = 952.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.18x = 1,945.70 × 952.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.18x = 1,854,213.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,213.19/1,298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.32

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