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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.48, 2,190.54 and 594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.48, 2,190.54 and 594.52 is: 891.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.48 : 2,190.54 = 594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.48/2,190.54 = 594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.48x = 2,190.54 × 594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.48x = 1,302,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,319.84/1,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.71

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