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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.68, 1,877.54 and 593.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.68, 1,877.54 and 593.35 is: 890.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.68 : 1,877.54 = 593.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.68/1,877.54 = 593.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.68x = 1,877.54 × 593.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.68x = 1,114,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,038.36/1,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.03

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