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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.78, 1,948.17 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.78, 1,948.17 and 324.88 is: 487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.78 : 1,948.17 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.78/1,948.17 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.78x = 1,948.17 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.78x = 632,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,915.99/1,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.32

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