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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.16, 1,888.67 and 600.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.16, 1,888.67 and 600.55 is: 900.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.16 : 1,888.67 = 600.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.16/1,888.67 = 600.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.16x = 1,888.67 × 600.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.16x = 1,134,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,240.77/1,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.79

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