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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.47, 1,941.68 and 600.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.47, 1,941.68 and 600.67 is: 900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.47 : 1,941.68 = 600.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.47/1,941.68 = 600.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.47x = 1,941.68 × 600.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.47x = 1,166,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,314.24/1,295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.30

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