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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.43, 1,948.50 and 476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.43, 1,948.50 and 476.82 is: 715.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.43 : 1,948.50 = 476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.43/1,948.50 = 476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.43x = 1,948.50 × 476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.43x = 929,083.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,083.77/1,298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.54

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