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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.72, 1,926.50 and 591.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.72, 1,926.50 and 591.17 is: 887.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.72 : 1,926.50 = 591.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.72/1,926.50 = 591.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.72x = 1,926.50 × 591.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.72x = 1,138,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,890.87/1,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.18

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