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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.51, 2,198.30 and 588.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.51, 2,198.30 and 588.74 is: 882.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.51 : 2,198.30 = 588.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.51/2,198.30 = 588.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.51x = 2,198.30 × 588.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.51x = 1,294,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,213.21/1,466.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.52

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