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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.40, 1,947.64 and 567.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.40, 1,947.64 and 567.98 is: 851.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.40 : 1,947.64 = 567.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.40/1,947.64 = 567.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.40x = 1,947.64 × 567.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.40x = 1,106,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,220.57/1,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.99

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