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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.28, 1,863.56 and 594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.28, 1,863.56 and 594.16 is: 890.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.28 : 1,863.56 = 594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.28/1,863.56 = 594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.28x = 1,863.56 × 594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.28x = 1,107,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,252.81/1,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.59

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