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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.39, 1,706.65 and 590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.39, 1,706.65 and 590.72 is: 885.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.39 : 1,706.65 = 590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.39/1,706.65 = 590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.39x = 1,706.65 × 590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.39x = 1,008,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,142.28/1,138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.59

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