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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.40, 2,055.96 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.40, 2,055.96 and 590.64 is: 886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.40 : 2,055.96 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.40/2,055.96 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.40x = 2,055.96 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.40x = 1,214,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,332.21/1,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.12

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