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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.59, 1,948.92 and 682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.59, 1,948.92 and 682.66 is: 1,024.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.59 : 1,948.92 = 682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.59/1,948.92 = 682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.59x = 1,948.92 × 682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.59x = 1,330,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,449.73/1,298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.53

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