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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.34, 2,056.97 and 590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.34, 2,056.97 and 590.72 is: 886.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.34 : 2,056.97 = 590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.34/2,056.97 = 590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.34x = 2,056.97 × 590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.34x = 1,215,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,093.32/1,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.71

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