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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.51, 1,867.32 and 595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.51, 1,867.32 and 595.89 is: 893.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.51 : 1,867.32 = 595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.51/1,867.32 = 595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.51x = 1,867.32 × 595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.51x = 1,112,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,717.31/1,245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.38

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