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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.92, 1,948.66 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.92, 1,948.66 and 477.63 is: 716.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.92 : 1,948.66 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.92/1,948.66 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.92x = 1,948.66 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.92x = 930,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,737.28/1,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.00

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