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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.09, 1,944.14 and 602.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.09, 1,944.14 and 602.55 is: 903.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.09 : 1,944.14 = 602.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.09/1,944.14 = 602.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.09x = 1,944.14 × 602.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.09x = 1,171,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,438.54/1,296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.83

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