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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.40, 1,947.08 and 476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.40, 1,947.08 and 476.48 is: 714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.40 : 1,947.08 = 476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.40/1,947.08 = 476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.40x = 1,947.08 × 476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.40x = 927,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,744.68/1,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.53

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