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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.97, 2,346.21 and 590.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.97, 2,346.21 and 590.54 is: 885.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.97 : 2,346.21 = 590.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.97/2,346.21 = 590.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.97x = 2,346.21 × 590.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.97x = 1,385,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,519.12/1,564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.34

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