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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.23, 1,706.99 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.23, 1,706.99 and 590.04 is: 884.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.23 : 1,706.99 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.23/1,706.99 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.23x = 1,706.99 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.23x = 1,007,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,189.43/1,138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.87

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