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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.95, 2,278.40 and 594.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.95, 2,278.40 and 594.93 is: 891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.95 : 2,278.40 = 594.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.95/2,278.40 = 594.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.95x = 2,278.40 × 594.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.95x = 1,355,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,488.51/1,519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.80

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