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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.75, 1,947.83 and 476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.75, 1,947.83 and 476.82 is: 715.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.75 : 1,947.83 = 476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.75/1,947.83 = 476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.75x = 1,947.83 × 476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.75x = 928,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,761.92/1,298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.12

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