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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.15, 1,613.54 and 589.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.15, 1,613.54 and 589.10 is: 883.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.15 : 1,613.54 = 589.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.15/1,613.54 = 589.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.15x = 1,613.54 × 589.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.15x = 950,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,529.82/1,076.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.27

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