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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.94, 1,950.10 and 466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.94, 1,950.10 and 466.94 is: 700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.94 : 1,950.10 = 466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.94/1,950.10 = 466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.94x = 1,950.10 × 466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.94x = 910,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,579.69/1,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.48

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