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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.41, 1,940.55 and 600.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.41, 1,940.55 and 600.19 is: 899.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.41 : 1,940.55 = 600.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.41/1,940.55 = 600.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.41x = 1,940.55 × 600.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.41x = 1,164,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,698.70/1,294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.79

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