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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.46, 2,392.31 and 554.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.46, 2,392.31 and 554.57 is: 832.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.46 : 2,392.31 = 554.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.46/2,392.31 = 554.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.46x = 2,392.31 × 554.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.46x = 1,326,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,700.58/1,594.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.07

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