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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.64, 1,867.44 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.64, 1,867.44 and 595.44 is: 891.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.64 : 1,867.44 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.64/1,867.44 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.64x = 1,867.44 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.64x = 1,111,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,948.47/1,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.96

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