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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.44, 1,949.16 and 606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.44, 1,949.16 and 606.32 is: 909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.44 : 1,949.16 = 606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.44/1,949.16 = 606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.44x = 1,949.16 × 606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.44x = 1,181,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,804.95/1,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.48

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