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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.19, 2,189.86 and 595.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.19, 2,189.86 and 595.03 is: 891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.19 : 2,189.86 = 595.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.19/2,189.86 = 595.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.19x = 2,189.86 × 595.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.19x = 1,303,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,032.40/1,461.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.76

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