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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.14, 2,385.32 and 550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.14, 2,385.32 and 550.24 is: 825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.14 : 2,385.32 = 550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.14/2,385.32 = 550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.14x = 2,385.32 × 550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.14x = 1,312,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,498.48/1,590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.40

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