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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.93, 1,894.89 and 596.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.93, 1,894.89 and 596.91 is: 894.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.93 : 1,894.89 = 596.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.93/1,894.89 = 596.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.93x = 1,894.89 × 596.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.93x = 1,131,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,078.79/1,264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.18

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