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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.33, 2,385.40 and 974.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.33, 2,385.40 and 974.13 is: 1,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.33 : 2,385.40 = 974.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.33/2,385.40 = 974.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.33x = 2,385.40 × 974.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.33x = 2,323,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,680.15/1,590.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.13

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