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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.66, 1,946.26 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.66, 1,946.26 and 476.16 is: 713.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.66 : 1,946.26 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.66/1,946.26 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.66x = 1,946.26 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.66x = 926,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,731.16/1,298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.61

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