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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.94, 2,061.91 and 594.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.94, 2,061.91 and 594.61 is: 891.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.94 : 2,061.91 = 594.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.94/2,061.91 = 594.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.94x = 2,061.91 × 594.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.94x = 1,226,032.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,032.31/1,374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.70

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