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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.33, 1,946.34 and 476.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.33, 1,946.34 and 476.41 is: 714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.33 : 1,946.34 = 476.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.33/1,946.34 = 476.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.33x = 1,946.34 × 476.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.33x = 927,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,258.32/1,298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.19

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