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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.46, 2,277.65 and 594.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.46, 2,277.65 and 594.44 is: 891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.46 : 2,277.65 = 594.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.46/2,277.65 = 594.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.46x = 2,277.65 × 594.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.46x = 1,353,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,911.91/1,519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.05

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