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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.65, 2,278.56 and 594.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.65, 2,278.56 and 594.10 is: 890.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.65 : 2,278.56 = 594.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.65/2,278.56 = 594.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.65x = 2,278.56 × 594.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.65x = 1,353,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,702.31/1,519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.80

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