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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.56, 1,948.08 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.56, 1,948.08 and 432.96 is: 649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.56 : 1,948.08 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.56/1,948.08 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.56x = 1,948.08 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.56x = 843,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,440.72/1,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.52

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