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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.54, 2,039.73 and 590.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.54, 2,039.73 and 590.50 is: 885.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.54 : 2,039.73 = 590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.54/2,039.73 = 590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.54x = 2,039.73 × 590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.54x = 1,204,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,460.57/1,360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.28

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