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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.48, 1,703.99 and 590.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.48, 1,703.99 and 590.03 is: 883.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.48 : 1,703.99 = 590.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.48/1,703.99 = 590.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.48x = 1,703.99 × 590.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.48x = 1,005,393.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,393.75/1,137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.88

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