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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.45, 1,948.05 and 605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.45, 1,948.05 and 605.52 is: 908.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.45 : 1,948.05 = 605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.45/1,948.05 = 605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.45x = 1,948.05 × 605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.45x = 1,179,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,583.24/1,298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.46

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