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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.17, 1,948.70 and 477.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.17, 1,948.70 and 477.38 is: 716.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.17 : 1,948.70 = 477.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.17/1,948.70 = 477.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.17x = 1,948.70 × 477.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.17x = 930,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,279.25/1,299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.06

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