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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.96, 2,189.94 and 594.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.96, 2,189.94 and 594.27 is: 891.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.96 : 2,189.94 = 594.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.96/2,189.94 = 594.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.96x = 2,189.94 × 594.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.96x = 1,301,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,415.64/1,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.41

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