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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.23, 1,948.48 and 713.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.23, 1,948.48 and 713.77 is: 1,071.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.23 : 1,948.48 = 713.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.23/1,948.48 = 713.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.23x = 1,948.48 × 713.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.23x = 1,390,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,759.91/1,298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.28

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