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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.81, 1,869.12 and 596.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.81, 1,869.12 and 596.59 is: 895.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.81 : 1,869.12 = 596.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.81/1,869.12 = 596.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.81x = 1,869.12 × 596.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.81x = 1,115,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,098.30/1,245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.08

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