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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.39, 1,928.04 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.39, 1,928.04 and 592.11 is: 887.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.39 : 1,928.04 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.39/1,928.04 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.39x = 1,928.04 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.39x = 1,141,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,611.76/1,286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.45

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