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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.67, 2,270.85 and 590.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.67, 2,270.85 and 590.87 is: 885.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.67 : 2,270.85 = 590.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.67/2,270.85 = 590.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.67x = 2,270.85 × 590.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.67x = 1,341,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,786.76/1,514.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.86

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