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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.39, 1,865.09 and 592.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.39, 1,865.09 and 592.15 is: 888.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.39 : 1,865.09 = 592.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.39/1,865.09 = 592.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.39x = 1,865.09 × 592.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.39x = 1,104,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,414.63/1,243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.23

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