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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.94, 1,941.06 and 600.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.94, 1,941.06 and 600.55 is: 900.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.94 : 1,941.06 = 600.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.94/1,941.06 = 600.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.94x = 1,941.06 × 600.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.94x = 1,165,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,700.98/1,293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.89

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