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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.81, 2,394.11 and 946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.81, 2,394.11 and 946 is: 1,420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.81 : 2,394.11 = 946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.81/2,394.11 = 946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.81x = 2,394.11 × 946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.81x = 2,264,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,828.06/1,594.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.12

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