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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.13, 1,534.98 and 590.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.13, 1,534.98 and 590.39 is: 884.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.13 : 1,534.98 = 590.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.13/1,534.98 = 590.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.13x = 1,534.98 × 590.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.13x = 906,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,236.84/1,024.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.88

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