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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.72, 1,813.89 and 592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.72, 1,813.89 and 592.65 is: 888.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.72 : 1,813.89 = 592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.72/1,813.89 = 592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.72x = 1,813.89 × 592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.72x = 1,075,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,001.91/1,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.64

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