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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.73, 1,615.80 and 590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.73, 1,615.80 and 590.13 is: 885.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.73 : 1,615.80 = 590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.73/1,615.80 = 590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.73x = 1,615.80 × 590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.73x = 953,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,532.05/1,076.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.58

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