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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.53, 2,277.84 and 594.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.53, 2,277.84 and 594.05 is: 891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.53 : 2,277.84 = 594.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.53/2,277.84 = 594.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.53x = 2,277.84 × 594.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.53x = 1,353,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,150.85/1,518.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.09

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