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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.49, 1,865.23 and 592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.49, 1,865.23 and 592.25 is: 888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.49 : 1,865.23 = 592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.49/1,865.23 = 592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.49x = 1,865.23 × 592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.49x = 1,104,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,682.47/1,243.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.37

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