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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.27, 1,939.41 and 599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.27, 1,939.41 and 599.72 is: 900.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.27 : 1,939.41 = 599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.27/1,939.41 = 599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.27x = 1,939.41 × 599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.27x = 1,163,093.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,093.27/1,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.04

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