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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.46, 1,947.99 and 476.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.46, 1,947.99 and 476.73 is: 715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.46 : 1,947.99 = 476.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.46/1,947.99 = 476.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.46x = 1,947.99 × 476.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.46x = 928,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,665.27/1,298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.21

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