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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.04, 1,924.76 and 590.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.04, 1,924.76 and 590.39 is: 885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.04 : 1,924.76 = 590.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.04/1,924.76 = 590.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.04x = 1,924.76 × 590.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.04x = 1,136,358.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,358.13/1,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.68

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