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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.96, 1,865.91 and 595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.96, 1,865.91 and 595.14 is: 891.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.96 : 1,865.91 = 595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.96/1,865.91 = 595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.96x = 1,865.91 × 595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.96x = 1,110,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,477.68/1,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.26

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