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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.91, 1,501.32 and 590.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.91, 1,501.32 and 590.57 is: 814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.91 : 1,501.32 = 590.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.91/1,501.32 = 590.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.91x = 1,501.32 × 590.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.91x = 886,627.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,627.05/1,087.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.99

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