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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.30, 2,124.51 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.30, 2,124.51 and 594 is: 891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.30 : 2,124.51 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.30/2,124.51 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.30x = 2,124.51 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.30x = 1,261,958.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,958.94/1,416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.03

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