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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.66, 1,948.19 and 477.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.66, 1,948.19 and 477.45 is: 716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.66 : 1,948.19 = 477.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.66/1,948.19 = 477.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.66x = 1,948.19 × 477.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.66x = 930,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,160.93/1,298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.25

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