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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.07, 1,950.11 and 477.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.07, 1,950.11 and 477.99 is: 716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.07 : 1,950.11 = 477.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.07/1,950.11 = 477.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.07x = 1,950.11 × 477.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.07x = 932,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,132.48/1,300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.99

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