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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.08, 2,122.62 and 593.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.08, 2,122.62 and 593.74 is: 890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.08 : 2,122.62 = 593.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.08/2,122.62 = 593.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.08x = 2,122.62 × 593.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.08x = 1,260,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,284.40/1,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.61

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