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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.17, 1,950.99 and 478.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.17, 1,950.99 and 478.68 is: 718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.17 : 1,950.99 = 478.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.17/1,950.99 = 478.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.17x = 1,950.99 × 478.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.17x = 933,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,899.89/1,300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.29

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