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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.62, 2,392.54 and 554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.62, 2,392.54 and 554.73 is: 832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.62 : 2,392.54 = 554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.62/2,392.54 = 554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.62x = 2,392.54 × 554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.62x = 1,327,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,204.40/1,594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.30

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