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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.64, 1,947.51 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.64, 1,947.51 and 432.75 is: 648.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.64 : 1,947.51 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.64/1,947.51 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.64x = 1,947.51 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.64x = 842,784.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,784.95/1,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.98

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