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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.30, 2,271.11 and 589.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.30, 2,271.11 and 589.82 is: 884.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.30 : 2,271.11 = 589.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.30/2,271.11 = 589.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.30x = 2,271.11 × 589.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.30x = 1,339,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,531.80/1,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.59

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