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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.56, 2,188.08 and 594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.56, 2,188.08 and 594.48 is: 891.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.56 : 2,188.08 = 594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.56/2,188.08 = 594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.56x = 2,188.08 × 594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.56x = 1,300,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,769.80/1,459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.21

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