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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.65, 1,928.18 and 591.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.65, 1,928.18 and 591.65 is: 887.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.65 : 1,928.18 = 591.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.65/1,928.18 = 591.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.65x = 1,928.18 × 591.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.65x = 1,140,798.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,798.06/1,285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.34

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