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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.10, 2,125.74 and 594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.10, 2,125.74 and 594.54 is: 891.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.10 : 2,125.74 = 594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.10/2,125.74 = 594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.10x = 2,125.74 × 594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.10x = 1,263,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,837.46/1,417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.85

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