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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.32, 1,947.78 and 432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.32, 1,947.78 and 432.70 is: 649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.32 : 1,947.78 = 432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.32/1,947.78 = 432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.32x = 1,947.78 × 432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.32x = 842,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,804.41/1,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.15

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