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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.42, 1,925.04 and 590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.42, 1,925.04 and 590.10 is: 884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.42 : 1,925.04 = 590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.42/1,925.04 = 590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.42x = 1,925.04 × 590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.42x = 1,135,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,966.10/1,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.42

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