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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.20, 1,945.98 and 834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.20, 1,945.98 and 834.64 is: 1,251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.20 : 1,945.98 = 834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.20/1,945.98 = 834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.20x = 1,945.98 × 834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.20x = 1,624,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,192.75/1,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.11

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