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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.86, 1,624.40 and 590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.86, 1,624.40 and 590.49 is: 884.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.86 : 1,624.40 = 590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.86/1,624.40 = 590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.86x = 1,624.40 × 590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.86x = 959,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,189.00/1,083.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.98

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