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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.38, 2,121.61 and 594.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.38, 2,121.61 and 594.13 is: 890.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.38 : 2,121.61 = 594.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.38/2,121.61 = 594.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.38x = 2,121.61 × 594.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.38x = 1,260,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,512.15/1,415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.58

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