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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.46, 1,868.16 and 596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.46, 1,868.16 and 596.64 is: 893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.46 : 1,868.16 = 596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.46/1,868.16 = 596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.46x = 1,868.16 × 596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.46x = 1,114,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,618.98/1,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.51

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