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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.33, 2,383.44 and 712.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.33, 2,383.44 and 712.19 is: 1,067.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.33 : 2,383.44 = 712.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.33/2,383.44 = 712.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.33x = 2,383.44 × 712.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.33x = 1,697,446.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,446.66/1,590.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.36

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