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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289, 1,931.94 and 595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289, 1,931.94 and 595.10 is: 891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289 : 1,931.94 = 595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289/1,931.94 = 595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289x = 1,931.94 × 595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289x = 1,149,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,697.49/1,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.93

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