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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.81, 1,867.62 and 595.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.81, 1,867.62 and 595.59 is: 893.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.81 : 1,867.62 = 595.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.81/1,867.62 = 595.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.81x = 1,867.62 × 595.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.81x = 1,112,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,342.80/1,244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.59

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