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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.82, 1,933.04 and 596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.82, 1,933.04 and 596.40 is: 893.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.82 : 1,933.04 = 596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.82/1,933.04 = 596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.82x = 1,933.04 × 596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.82x = 1,152,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,865.06/1,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.82

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