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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.43, 1,947.72 and 374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.43, 1,947.72 and 374.07 is: 561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.43 : 1,947.72 = 374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.43/1,947.72 = 374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.43x = 1,947.72 × 374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.43x = 728,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,583.62/1,298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.13

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