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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.82, 1,934.54 and 597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.82, 1,934.54 and 597.40 is: 895.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.82 : 1,934.54 = 597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.82/1,934.54 = 597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.82x = 1,934.54 × 597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.82x = 1,155,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,694.20/1,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.32

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