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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.17, 1,945.50 and 594.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.17, 1,945.50 and 594.85 is: 891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.17 : 1,945.50 = 594.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.17/1,945.50 = 594.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.17x = 1,945.50 × 594.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.17x = 1,157,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,280.68/1,298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.47

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