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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.50, 2,273.62 and 590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.50, 2,273.62 and 590.80 is: 886.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.50 : 2,273.62 = 590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.50/2,273.62 = 590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.50x = 2,273.62 × 590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.50x = 1,343,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,254.70/1,515.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.34

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