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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.31, 1,931.39 and 595.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.31, 1,931.39 and 595.03 is: 891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.31 : 1,931.39 = 595.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.31/1,931.39 = 595.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.31x = 1,931.39 × 595.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.31x = 1,149,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,232.02/1,289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.35

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