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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.67, 1,941.75 and 592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.67, 1,941.75 and 592.35 is: 887.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.67 : 1,941.75 = 592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.67/1,941.75 = 592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.67x = 1,941.75 × 592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.67x = 1,150,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,195.61/1,295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.72

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