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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.08, 1,654.62 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.08, 1,654.62 and 590.44 is: 885.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.08 : 1,654.62 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.08/1,654.62 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.08x = 1,654.62 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.08x = 976,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,953.83/1,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.66

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