Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,634.28, 2,450.84 and 594
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,634.28, 2,450.84 and 594 is: 890.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,634.28 : 2,450.84 = 594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,634.28/2,450.84 = 594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,634.28x = 2,450.84 × 594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,634.28x = 1,455,798.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,455,798.96/1,634.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890.79
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