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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.16, 1,881.19 and 596.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.16, 1,881.19 and 596.35 is: 894.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.16 : 1,881.19 = 596.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.16/1,881.19 = 596.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.16x = 1,881.19 × 596.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.16x = 1,121,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,850.75/1,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.51

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