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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.76, 1,868.63 and 594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.76, 1,868.63 and 594.52 is: 891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.76 : 1,868.63 = 594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.76/1,868.63 = 594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.76x = 1,868.63 × 594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.76x = 1,110,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,937.91/1,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.78

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