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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.99, 1,924.45 and 590.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.99, 1,924.45 and 590.09 is: 884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.99 : 1,924.45 = 590.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.99/1,924.45 = 590.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.99x = 1,924.45 × 590.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.99x = 1,135,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,587.60/1,283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.42

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