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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.61, 1,925.21 and 590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.61, 1,925.21 and 590.25 is: 885.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.61 : 1,925.21 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.61/1,925.21 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.61x = 1,925.21 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.61x = 1,136,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,352.25/1,283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.28

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