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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.65, 2,271.38 and 590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.65, 2,271.38 and 590.08 is: 884.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.65 : 2,271.38 = 590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.65/2,271.38 = 590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.65x = 2,271.38 × 590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.65x = 1,340,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,295.91/1,514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.89

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