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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.26, 1,948.37 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.26, 1,948.37 and 605.80 is: 908.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.26 : 1,948.37 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.26/1,948.37 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.26x = 1,948.37 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.26x = 1,180,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,322.55/1,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.46

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