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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.50, 1,945.98 and 475.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.50, 1,945.98 and 475.99 is: 713.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.50 : 1,945.98 = 475.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.50/1,945.98 = 475.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.50x = 1,945.98 × 475.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.50x = 926,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,262.16/1,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.33

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