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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.08, 2,205.18 and 593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.08, 2,205.18 and 593.04 is: 888.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.08 : 2,205.18 = 593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.08/2,205.18 = 593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.08x = 2,205.18 × 593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.08x = 1,307,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,759.95/1,471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.98

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