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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.11, 1,863.17 and 590.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.11, 1,863.17 and 590.87 is: 886.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.11 : 1,863.17 = 590.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.11/1,863.17 = 590.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.11x = 1,863.17 × 590.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.11x = 1,100,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,891.26/1,242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.31

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