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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.69, 1,947.86 and 604.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.69, 1,947.86 and 604.79 is: 907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.69 : 1,947.86 = 604.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.69/1,947.86 = 604.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.69x = 1,947.86 × 604.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.69x = 1,178,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,046.25/1,298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.10

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