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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.89, 1,814.81 and 592.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.89, 1,814.81 and 592.94 is: 889.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.89 : 1,814.81 = 592.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.89/1,814.81 = 592.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.89x = 1,814.81 × 592.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.89x = 1,076,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,061.40/1,209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.39

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