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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.68, 1,926.98 and 591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.68, 1,926.98 and 591.39 is: 886.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.68 : 1,926.98 = 591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.68/1,926.98 = 591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.68x = 1,926.98 × 591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.68x = 1,139,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,599.30/1,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.38

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