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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.56, 2,346.84 and 590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.56, 2,346.84 and 590.13 is: 885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.56 : 2,346.84 = 590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.56/2,346.84 = 590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.56x = 2,346.84 × 590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.56x = 1,384,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,940.69/1,564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.20

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