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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.92, 1,948.30 and 715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.92, 1,948.30 and 715.04 is: 1,072.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.92 : 1,948.30 = 715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.92/1,948.30 = 715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.92x = 1,948.30 × 715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.92x = 1,393,112.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,112.43/1,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.52

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