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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.50, 2,344.31 and 590.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.50, 2,344.31 and 590.07 is: 884.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.50 : 2,344.31 = 590.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.50/2,344.31 = 590.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.50x = 2,344.31 × 590.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.50x = 1,383,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,307.00/1,564.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.18

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