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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.67, 2,011.57 and 590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.67, 2,011.57 and 590.82 is: 885.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.67 : 2,011.57 = 590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.67/2,011.57 = 590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.67x = 2,011.57 × 590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.67x = 1,188,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,475.79/1,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.82

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