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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.99, 1,914.05 and 399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.99, 1,914.05 and 399.09 is: 598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.99 : 1,914.05 = 399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.99/1,914.05 = 399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.99x = 1,914.05 × 399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.99x = 763,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,878.21/1,275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.66

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