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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.74, 1,501.07 and 590.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.74, 1,501.07 and 590.38 is: 814.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.74 : 1,501.07 = 590.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.74/1,501.07 = 590.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.74x = 1,501.07 × 590.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.74x = 886,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,201.71/1,087.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.72

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