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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.26, 2,055.30 and 590.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.26, 2,055.30 and 590.23 is: 885.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.26 : 2,055.30 = 590.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.26/2,055.30 = 590.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.26x = 2,055.30 × 590.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.26x = 1,213,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,099.72/1,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.31

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