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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.85, 1,617.17 and 590.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.85, 1,617.17 and 590.87 is: 885.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.85 : 1,617.17 = 590.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.85/1,617.17 = 590.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.85x = 1,617.17 × 590.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.85x = 955,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,538.33/1,078.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.70

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