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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.18, 2,189.68 and 593.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.18, 2,189.68 and 593.49 is: 890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.18 : 2,189.68 = 593.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.18/2,189.68 = 593.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.18x = 2,189.68 × 593.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.18x = 1,299,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,553.18/1,459.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.61

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