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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.91, 1,886.09 and 599.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.91, 1,886.09 and 599.99 is: 899.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.91 : 1,886.09 = 599.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.91/1,886.09 = 599.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.91x = 1,886.09 × 599.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.91x = 1,131,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,627.21/1,257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.61

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