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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.35, 2,055.31 and 590.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.35, 2,055.31 and 590.47 is: 884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.35 : 2,055.31 = 590.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.35/2,055.31 = 590.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.35x = 2,055.31 × 590.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.35x = 1,213,592.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,592.28/1,371.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.96

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