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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.27, 1,947.93 and 476.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.27, 1,947.93 and 476.61 is: 715.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.27 : 1,947.93 = 476.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.27/1,947.93 = 476.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.27x = 1,947.93 × 476.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.27x = 928,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,402.92/1,298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.11

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