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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.88, 1,948.59 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.88, 1,948.59 and 433.17 is: 649.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.88 : 1,948.59 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.88/1,948.59 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.88x = 1,948.59 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.88x = 844,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,070.73/1,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.85

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