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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.54, 2,385.82 and 712.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.54, 2,385.82 and 712.82 is: 1,069.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.54 : 2,385.82 = 712.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.54/2,385.82 = 712.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.54x = 2,385.82 × 712.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.54x = 1,700,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,660.21/1,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.23

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