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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.63, 2,055.81 and 590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.63, 2,055.81 and 590.60 is: 885.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.63 : 2,055.81 = 590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.63/2,055.81 = 590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.63x = 2,055.81 × 590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.63x = 1,214,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,166.53/1,370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.84

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