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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.43, 1,888.14 and 600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.43, 1,888.14 and 600.96 is: 900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.43 : 1,888.14 = 600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.43/1,888.14 = 600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.43x = 1,888.14 × 600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.43x = 1,134,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,696.61/1,259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.96

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