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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.77, 1,948.19 and 1,013.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.77, 1,948.19 and 1,013.65 is: 1,520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.77 : 1,948.19 = 1,013.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.77/1,948.19 = 1,013.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.77x = 1,948.19 × 1,013.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.77x = 1,974,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,772.85/1,298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.50

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