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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.74, 1,948.53 and 606.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.74, 1,948.53 and 606.05 is: 908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.74 : 1,948.53 = 606.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.74/1,948.53 = 606.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.74x = 1,948.53 × 606.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.74x = 1,180,896.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,896.86/1,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.56

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