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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.74, 1,940.93 and 600.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.74, 1,940.93 and 600.89 is: 901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.74 : 1,940.93 = 600.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.74/1,940.93 = 600.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.74x = 1,940.93 × 600.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.74x = 1,166,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,274.97/1,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.48

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