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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.69, 1,948.04 and 1,069.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.69, 1,948.04 and 1,069.78 is: 1,604.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.69 : 1,948.04 = 1,069.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.69/1,948.04 = 1,069.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.69x = 1,948.04 × 1,069.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.69x = 2,083,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,959.14/1,298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.66

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