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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.64, 2,278.10 and 594.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.64, 2,278.10 and 594.98 is: 891.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.64 : 2,278.10 = 594.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.64/2,278.10 = 594.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.64x = 2,278.10 × 594.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.64x = 1,355,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,423.94/1,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.94

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