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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.92, 1,951.66 and 479.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.92, 1,951.66 and 479.63 is: 719.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.92 : 1,951.66 = 479.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.92/1,951.66 = 479.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.92x = 1,951.66 × 479.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.92x = 936,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,074.69/1,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.00

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