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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.55, 1,962.63 and 606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.55, 1,962.63 and 606.50 is: 908.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.55 : 1,962.63 = 606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.55/1,962.63 = 606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.55x = 1,962.63 × 606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.55x = 1,190,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,325.28/1,309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.96

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