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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.06, 1,930.51 and 593.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.06, 1,930.51 and 593.77 is: 889.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.06 : 1,930.51 = 593.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.06/1,930.51 = 593.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.06x = 1,930.51 × 593.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.06x = 1,146,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,274.10/1,288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.92

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