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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.81, 2,123.72 and 594.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.81, 2,123.72 and 594.10 is: 891.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.81 : 2,123.72 = 594.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.81/2,123.72 = 594.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.81x = 2,123.72 × 594.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.81x = 1,261,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,703.96/1,415.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.15

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