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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.86, 1,914.51 and 591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.86, 1,914.51 and 591.86 is: 888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.86 : 1,914.51 = 591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.86/1,914.51 = 591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.86x = 1,914.51 × 591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.86x = 1,133,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,121.89/1,275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.12

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