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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.08, 1,948.68 and 606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.08, 1,948.68 and 606.38 is: 909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.08 : 1,948.68 = 606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.08/1,948.68 = 606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.08x = 1,948.68 × 606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.08x = 1,181,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,640.58/1,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.60

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