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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.86, 1,950.56 and 478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.86, 1,950.56 and 478.71 is: 718.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.86 : 1,950.56 = 478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.86/1,950.56 = 478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.86x = 1,950.56 × 478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.86x = 933,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,746.49/1,299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.35

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