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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.71, 1,932.66 and 594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.71, 1,932.66 and 594.74 is: 891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.71 : 1,932.66 = 594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.71/1,932.66 = 594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.71x = 1,932.66 × 594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.71x = 1,149,435.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,435.04/1,288.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.93

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