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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.43, 1,950.19 and 478.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.43, 1,950.19 and 478.49 is: 717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.43 : 1,950.19 = 478.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.43/1,950.19 = 478.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.43x = 1,950.19 × 478.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.43x = 933,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,135.47/1,300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.56

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