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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.74, 2,276.70 and 594.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.74, 2,276.70 and 594.92 is: 891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.74 : 2,276.70 = 594.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.74/2,276.70 = 594.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.74x = 2,276.70 × 594.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.74x = 1,354,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,454.36/1,518.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.83

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