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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.95, 1,814.31 and 592.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.95, 1,814.31 and 592.73 is: 888.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.95 : 1,814.31 = 592.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.95/1,814.31 = 592.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.95x = 1,814.31 × 592.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.95x = 1,075,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,395.97/1,209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.79

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