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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.36, 1,863.95 and 593.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.36, 1,863.95 and 593.10 is: 889.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.36 : 1,863.95 = 593.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.36/1,863.95 = 593.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.36x = 1,863.95 × 593.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.36x = 1,105,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,505.78/1,242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.84

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