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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.12, 1,933.80 and 595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.12, 1,933.80 and 595.74 is: 892.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.12 : 1,933.80 = 595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.12/1,933.80 = 595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.12x = 1,933.80 × 595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.12x = 1,152,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,042.01/1,290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.97

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