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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.46, 1,938.63 and 599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.46, 1,938.63 and 599.18 is: 898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.46 : 1,938.63 = 599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.46/1,938.63 = 599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.46x = 1,938.63 × 599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.46x = 1,161,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,588.32/1,293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.05

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