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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283, 1,925.22 and 599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283, 1,925.22 and 599 is: 898.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283 : 1,925.22 = 599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283/1,925.22 = 599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283x = 1,925.22 × 599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283x = 1,153,206.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,206.78/1,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.84

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