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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.16, 1,707.66 and 590.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.16, 1,707.66 and 590.00 is: 885.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.16 : 1,707.66 = 590.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.16/1,707.66 = 590.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.16x = 1,707.66 × 590.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.16x = 1,007,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,510.86/1,138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.21

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