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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.60, 1,934.83 and 597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.60, 1,934.83 and 597.30 is: 894.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.60 : 1,934.83 = 597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.60/1,934.83 = 597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.60x = 1,934.83 × 597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.60x = 1,155,673.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,673.96/1,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.76

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