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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.71, 2,190.85 and 594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.71, 2,190.85 and 594.82 is: 892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.71 : 2,190.85 = 594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.71/2,190.85 = 594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.71x = 2,190.85 × 594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.71x = 1,303,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,161.40/1,460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.14

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