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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.91, 1,947.26 and 477.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.91, 1,947.26 and 477.05 is: 715.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.91 : 1,947.26 = 477.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.91/1,947.26 = 477.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.91x = 1,947.26 × 477.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.91x = 928,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,931.84/1,298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.16

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