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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.95, 1,948.76 and 477.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.95, 1,948.76 and 477.67 is: 716.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.95 : 1,948.76 = 477.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.95/1,948.76 = 477.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.95x = 1,948.76 × 477.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.95x = 930,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,852.06/1,299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.07

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