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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.48, 1,927.91 and 591.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.48, 1,927.91 and 591.71 is: 887.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.48 : 1,927.91 = 591.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.48/1,927.91 = 591.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.48x = 1,927.91 × 591.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.48x = 1,140,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,769.93/1,285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.43

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