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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.41, 2,278.52 and 594.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.41, 2,278.52 and 594.84 is: 892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.41 : 2,278.52 = 594.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.41/2,278.52 = 594.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.41x = 2,278.52 × 594.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.41x = 1,355,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,351.86/1,519.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.03

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