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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.49, 1,950.48 and 478.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.49, 1,950.48 and 478.98 is: 717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.49 : 1,950.48 = 478.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.49/1,950.48 = 478.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.49x = 1,950.48 × 478.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.49x = 934,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,240.91/1,301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.82

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