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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.23, 2,055.12 and 590.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.23, 2,055.12 and 590.34 is: 884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.23 : 2,055.12 = 590.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.23/2,055.12 = 590.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.23x = 2,055.12 × 590.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.23x = 1,213,216.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,216.79/1,371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.77

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