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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.76, 1,866.74 and 595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.76, 1,866.74 and 595.60 is: 892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.76 : 1,866.74 = 595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.76/1,866.74 = 595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.76x = 1,866.74 × 595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.76x = 1,111,830.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,830.34/1,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.49

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