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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.91, 2,123.73 and 594.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.91, 2,123.73 and 594.03 is: 890.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.91 : 2,123.73 = 594.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.91/2,123.73 = 594.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.91x = 2,123.73 × 594.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.91x = 1,261,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,559.33/1,415.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.99

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