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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.58, 1,815.58 and 593.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.58, 1,815.58 and 593.66 is: 890.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.58 : 1,815.58 = 593.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.58/1,815.58 = 593.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.58x = 1,815.58 × 593.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.58x = 1,077,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,837.22/1,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.35

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