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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.23, 1,948.54 and 605.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.23, 1,948.54 and 605.46 is: 908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.23 : 1,948.54 = 605.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.23/1,948.54 = 605.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.23x = 1,948.54 × 605.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.23x = 1,179,763.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,763.03/1,299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.05

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