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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.49, 1,949.92 and 606.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.49, 1,949.92 and 606.03 is: 909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.49 : 1,949.92 = 606.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.49/1,949.92 = 606.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.49x = 1,949.92 × 606.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.49x = 1,181,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,715.57/1,299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.37

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