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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.79, 2,865.15 and 594.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.79, 2,865.15 and 594.18 is: 890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.79 : 2,865.15 = 594.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.79/2,865.15 = 594.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.79x = 2,865.15 × 594.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.79x = 1,702,414.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,414.83/1,910.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.95

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