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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.66, 1,998.54 and 1,298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.66, 1,998.54 and 1,298.47 is: 1,951.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.66 : 1,998.54 = 1,298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.66/1,998.54 = 1,298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.66x = 1,998.54 × 1,298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.66x = 2,595,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,044.23/1,329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.66

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