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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.94, 2,189.32 and 593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.94, 2,189.32 and 593.25 is: 890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.94 : 2,189.32 = 593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.94/2,189.32 = 593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.94x = 2,189.32 × 593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.94x = 1,298,812.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,812.61/1,458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.25

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