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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.28, 1,947.80 and 804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.28, 1,947.80 and 804.36 is: 1,206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.28 : 1,947.80 = 804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.28/1,947.80 = 804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.28x = 1,947.80 × 804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.28x = 1,566,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,732.41/1,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.78

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