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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.80, 1,541.70 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.80, 1,541.70 and 590.40 is: 885.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.80 : 1,541.70 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.80/1,541.70 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.80x = 1,541.70 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.80x = 910,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,219.68/1,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.60

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