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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.42, 2,385.20 and 1,126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.42, 2,385.20 and 1,126.83 is: 1,689.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.42 : 2,385.20 = 1,126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.42/2,385.20 = 1,126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.42x = 2,385.20 × 1,126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.42x = 2,687,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,709.28/1,590.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.94

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