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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.33, 1,948.20 and 605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.33, 1,948.20 and 605.32 is: 908.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.33 : 1,948.20 = 605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.33/1,948.20 = 605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.33x = 1,948.20 × 605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.33x = 1,179,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,279.55/1,298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.31

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