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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.67, 2,055.79 and 590.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.67, 2,055.79 and 590.75 is: 885.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.67 : 2,055.79 = 590.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.67/2,055.79 = 590.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.67x = 2,055.79 × 590.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.67x = 1,214,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,457.94/1,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.39

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