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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.44, 2,041.14 and 591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.44, 2,041.14 and 591 is: 886.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.44 : 2,041.14 = 591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.44/2,041.14 = 591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.44x = 2,041.14 × 591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.44x = 1,206,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,313.74/1,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.71

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