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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.65, 1,931.42 and 594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.65, 1,931.42 and 594.36 is: 890.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.65 : 1,931.42 = 594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.65/1,931.42 = 594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.65x = 1,931.42 × 594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.65x = 1,147,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,955.82/1,288.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.82

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