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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.91, 2,204.87 and 592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.91, 2,204.87 and 592.48 is: 888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.91 : 2,204.87 = 592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.91/2,204.87 = 592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.91x = 2,204.87 × 592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.91x = 1,306,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,332.90/1,469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.72

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