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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.76, 2,191.04 and 595.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.76, 2,191.04 and 595.05 is: 892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.76 : 2,191.04 = 595.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.76/2,191.04 = 595.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.76x = 2,191.04 × 595.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.76x = 1,303,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,778.35/1,460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.53

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