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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.40, 1,616.52 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.40, 1,616.52 and 590.44 is: 885.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.40 : 1,616.52 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.40/1,616.52 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.40x = 1,616.52 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.40x = 954,458.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,458.07/1,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.07

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