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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.84, 2,189.70 and 594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.84, 2,189.70 and 594.16 is: 891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.84 : 2,189.70 = 594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.84/2,189.70 = 594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.84x = 2,189.70 × 594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.84x = 1,301,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,032.15/1,459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.22

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