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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.94, 1,876.78 and 593.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.94, 1,876.78 and 593.41 is: 889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.94 : 1,876.78 = 593.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.94/1,876.78 = 593.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.94x = 1,876.78 × 593.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.94x = 1,113,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,693.84/1,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.58

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