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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.56, 1,938.18 and 606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.56, 1,938.18 and 606.04 is: 910.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.56 : 1,938.18 = 606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.56/1,938.18 = 606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.56x = 1,938.18 × 606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.56x = 1,174,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,614.61/1,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.86

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