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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.46, 2,208.19 and 594.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.46, 2,208.19 and 594.73 is: 891.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.46 : 2,208.19 = 594.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.46/2,208.19 = 594.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.46x = 2,208.19 × 594.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.46x = 1,313,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,276.84/1,472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.89

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