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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.68, 2,183.52 and 590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.68, 2,183.52 and 590.08 is: 885.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.68 : 2,183.52 = 590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.68/2,183.52 = 590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.68x = 2,183.52 × 590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.68x = 1,288,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,451.48/1,455.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.12

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