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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.06, 1,898.08 and 599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.06, 1,898.08 and 599.04 is: 897.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.06 : 1,898.08 = 599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.06/1,898.08 = 599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.06x = 1,898.08 × 599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.06x = 1,137,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,025.84/1,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.37

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