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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.19, 1,939.52 and 599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.19, 1,939.52 and 599.32 is: 899.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.19 : 1,939.52 = 599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.19/1,939.52 = 599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.19x = 1,939.52 × 599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.19x = 1,162,393.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,393.13/1,292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.55

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