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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.64, 1,948.38 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.64, 1,948.38 and 432.96 is: 649.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.64 : 1,948.38 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.64/1,948.38 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.64x = 1,948.38 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.64x = 843,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,570.60/1,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.58

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