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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.16, 1,859.28 and 590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.16, 1,859.28 and 590.48 is: 885.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.16 : 1,859.28 = 590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.16/1,859.28 = 590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.16x = 1,859.28 × 590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.16x = 1,097,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,867.65/1,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.26

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