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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.65, 1,947.11 and 604.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.65, 1,947.11 and 604.93 is: 906.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.65 : 1,947.11 = 604.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.65/1,947.11 = 604.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.65x = 1,947.11 × 604.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.65x = 1,177,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,865.25/1,298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.99

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