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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.90, 1,864.26 and 593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.90, 1,864.26 and 593.46 is: 890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.90 : 1,864.26 = 593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.90/1,864.26 = 593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.90x = 1,864.26 × 593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.90x = 1,106,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,363.74/1,242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.15

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