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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.91, 1,814.13 and 592.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.91, 1,814.13 and 592.86 is: 889.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.91 : 1,814.13 = 592.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.91/1,814.13 = 592.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.91x = 1,814.13 × 592.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.91x = 1,075,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,525.11/1,208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.67

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