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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.91, 1,938.55 and 598.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.91, 1,938.55 and 598.65 is: 897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.91 : 1,938.55 = 598.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.91/1,938.55 = 598.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.91x = 1,938.55 × 598.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.91x = 1,160,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,512.96/1,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.60

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