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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.14, 1,859.71 and 590.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.14, 1,859.71 and 590.41 is: 885.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.14 : 1,859.71 = 590.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.14/1,859.71 = 590.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.14x = 1,859.71 × 590.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.14x = 1,097,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,998.57/1,240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.39

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