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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.60, 1,948.19 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.60, 1,948.19 and 374.09 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.60 : 1,948.19 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.60/1,948.19 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.60x = 1,948.19 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.60x = 728,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,786.79/1,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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