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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.93, 1,939.06 and 598.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.93, 1,939.06 and 598.92 is: 898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.93 : 1,939.06 = 598.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.93/1,939.06 = 598.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.93x = 1,939.06 × 598.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.93x = 1,161,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,342.43/1,292.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.22

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