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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.34, 1,863.54 and 593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.34, 1,863.54 and 593.14 is: 889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.34 : 1,863.54 = 593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.34/1,863.54 = 593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.34x = 1,863.54 × 593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.34x = 1,105,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,340.12/1,242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.72

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