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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.52, 1,883.01 and 596.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.52, 1,883.01 and 596.84 is: 895.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.52 : 1,883.01 = 596.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.52/1,883.01 = 596.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.52x = 1,883.01 × 596.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.52x = 1,123,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,860.40/1,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.85

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