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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.94, 1,949.29 and 422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.94, 1,949.29 and 422.30 is: 633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.94 : 1,949.29 = 422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.94/1,949.29 = 422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.94x = 1,949.29 × 422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.94x = 823,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,188.98/1,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.25

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