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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.50, 2,061.63 and 594.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.50, 2,061.63 and 594.47 is: 891.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.50 : 2,061.63 = 594.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.50/2,061.63 = 594.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.50x = 2,061.63 × 594.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.50x = 1,225,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,577.19/1,374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.65

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