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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.70, 1,949.55 and 605.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.70, 1,949.55 and 605.99 is: 908.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.70 : 1,949.55 = 605.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.70/1,949.55 = 605.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.70x = 1,949.55 × 605.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.70x = 1,181,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,407.80/1,299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.99

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