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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.69, 2,190.44 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.69, 2,190.44 and 594 is: 891.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.69 : 2,190.44 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.69/2,190.44 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.69x = 2,190.44 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.69x = 1,301,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,122.85/1,459.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.37

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