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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.67, 2,271.45 and 590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.67, 2,271.45 and 590.13 is: 884.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.67 : 2,271.45 = 590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.67/2,271.45 = 590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.67x = 2,271.45 × 590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.67x = 1,340,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,450.79/1,514.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.98

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