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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.01, 2,385.83 and 1,130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.01, 2,385.83 and 1,130.74 is: 1,696.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.01 : 2,385.83 = 1,130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.01/2,385.83 = 1,130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.01x = 2,385.83 × 1,130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.01x = 2,697,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,750.28/1,590.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.69

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