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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.52, 1,706.98 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.52, 1,706.98 and 590.44 is: 885.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.52 : 1,706.98 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.52/1,706.98 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.52x = 1,706.98 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.52x = 1,007,869.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,869.27/1,138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.25

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