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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.44, 2,190.64 and 594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.44, 2,190.64 and 594.16 is: 891.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.44 : 2,190.64 = 594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.44/2,190.64 = 594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.44x = 2,190.64 × 594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.44x = 1,301,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,590.66/1,460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.23

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