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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.50, 1,925.25 and 588.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.50, 1,925.25 and 588.07 is: 882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.50 : 1,925.25 = 588.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.50/1,925.25 = 588.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.50x = 1,925.25 × 588.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.50x = 1,132,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,181.77/1,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.11

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