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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590, 2,385.14 and 550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590, 2,385.14 and 550.18 is: 825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590 : 2,385.14 = 550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590/2,385.14 = 550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590x = 2,385.14 × 550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590x = 1,312,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,256.33/1,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.32

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