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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.63, 2,193.39 and 1,031.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.63, 2,193.39 and 1,031.10 is: 1,421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.63 : 2,193.39 = 1,031.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.63/2,193.39 = 1,031.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.63x = 2,193.39 × 1,031.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.63x = 2,261,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,604.43/1,590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.83

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