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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.64, 2,191.04 and 594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.64, 2,191.04 and 594.88 is: 892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.64 : 2,191.04 = 594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.64/2,191.04 = 594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.64x = 2,191.04 × 594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.64x = 1,303,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,405.88/1,460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.35

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