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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.54, 1,814.89 and 592.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.54, 1,814.89 and 592.91 is: 889.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.54 : 1,814.89 = 592.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.54/1,814.89 = 592.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.54x = 1,814.89 × 592.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.54x = 1,076,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,066.43/1,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.65

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