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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.40, 2,193.36 and 1,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.40, 2,193.36 and 1,066.40 is: 1,470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.40 : 2,193.36 = 1,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.40/2,193.36 = 1,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.40x = 2,193.36 × 1,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.40x = 2,338,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,999.10/1,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.70

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