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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.65, 1,863.97 and 591.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.65, 1,863.97 and 591.41 is: 887.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.65 : 1,863.97 = 591.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.65/1,863.97 = 591.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.65x = 1,863.97 × 591.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.65x = 1,102,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,373.68/1,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.11

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