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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.93, 1,932.51 and 595.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.93, 1,932.51 and 595.21 is: 892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.93 : 1,932.51 = 595.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.93/1,932.51 = 595.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.93x = 1,932.51 × 595.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.93x = 1,150,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,249.28/1,288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.41

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