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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.88, 1,868.22 and 596.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.88, 1,868.22 and 596.07 is: 894.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.88 : 1,868.22 = 596.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.88/1,868.22 = 596.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.88x = 1,868.22 × 596.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.88x = 1,113,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,589.90/1,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.54

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