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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.50, 1,934.22 and 596.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.50, 1,934.22 and 596.17 is: 894.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.50 : 1,934.22 = 596.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.50/1,934.22 = 596.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.50x = 1,934.22 × 596.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.50x = 1,153,123.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,123.94/1,289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.24

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