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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.64, 1,950.21 and 477.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.64, 1,950.21 and 477.81 is: 716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.64 : 1,950.21 = 477.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.64/1,950.21 = 477.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.64x = 1,950.21 × 477.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.64x = 931,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,829.84/1,299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.99

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