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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.96, 1,948.64 and 433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.96, 1,948.64 and 433.36 is: 650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.96 : 1,948.64 = 433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.96/1,948.64 = 433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.96x = 1,948.64 × 433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.96x = 844,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,462.63/1,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.11

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