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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.26, 1,707.80 and 590.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.26, 1,707.80 and 590.70 is: 886.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.26 : 1,707.80 = 590.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.26/1,707.80 = 590.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.26x = 1,707.80 × 590.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.26x = 1,008,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,797.46/1,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.26

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