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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.94, 2,268.54 and 588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.94, 2,268.54 and 588.14 is: 882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.94 : 2,268.54 = 588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.94/2,268.54 = 588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.94x = 2,268.54 × 588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.94x = 1,334,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,219.12/1,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.46

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