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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.52, 2,055.78 and 590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.52, 2,055.78 and 590.49 is: 885.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.52 : 2,055.78 = 590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.52/2,055.78 = 590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.52x = 2,055.78 × 590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.52x = 1,213,917.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,917.53/1,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.74

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