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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.64, 1,948.77 and 812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.64, 1,948.77 and 812.64 is: 1,219.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.64 : 1,948.77 = 812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.64/1,948.77 = 812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.64x = 1,948.77 × 812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.64x = 1,583,648.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,648.45/1,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.47

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