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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.39, 2,597.02 and 1,285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.39, 2,597.02 and 1,285.94 is: 1,773.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.39 : 2,597.02 = 1,285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.39/2,597.02 = 1,285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.39x = 2,597.02 × 1,285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.39x = 3,339,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,611.90/1,883.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.19

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