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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.58, 1,947.87 and 604.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.58, 1,947.87 and 604.89 is: 907.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.58 : 1,947.87 = 604.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.58/1,947.87 = 604.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.58x = 1,947.87 × 604.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.58x = 1,178,247.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,247.08/1,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.34

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