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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.96, 1,951.09 and 607.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.96, 1,951.09 and 607.01 is: 911.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.96 : 1,951.09 = 607.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.96/1,951.09 = 607.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.96x = 1,951.09 × 607.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.96x = 1,184,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,330.57/1,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.05

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