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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.11, 1,433.91 and 590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.11, 1,433.91 and 590.92 is: 815.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.11 : 1,433.91 = 590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.11/1,433.91 = 590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.11x = 1,433.91 × 590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.11x = 847,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,326.10/1,039.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.43

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