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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.19, 1,940.84 and 599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.19, 1,940.84 and 599.96 is: 900.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.19 : 1,940.84 = 599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.19/1,940.84 = 599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.19x = 1,940.84 × 599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.19x = 1,164,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,413.66/1,293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.42

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