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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.02, 1,949.03 and 477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.02, 1,949.03 and 477.86 is: 716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.02 : 1,949.03 = 477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.02/1,949.03 = 477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.02x = 1,949.03 × 477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.02x = 931,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,363.48/1,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.97

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