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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.89, 1,815.72 and 593.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.89, 1,815.72 and 593.67 is: 890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.89 : 1,815.72 = 593.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.89/1,815.72 = 593.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.89x = 1,815.72 × 593.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.89x = 1,077,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,938.49/1,210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.20

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