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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.82, 1,930.04 and 594.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.82, 1,930.04 and 594.39 is: 890.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.82 : 1,930.04 = 594.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.82/1,930.04 = 594.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.82x = 1,930.04 × 594.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.82x = 1,147,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,196.48/1,287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.80

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