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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.63, 1,925.86 and 591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.63, 1,925.86 and 591.33 is: 885.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.63 : 1,925.86 = 591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.63/1,925.86 = 591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.63x = 1,925.86 × 591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.63x = 1,138,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,807.69/1,285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.80

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