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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.66, 2,384.37 and 860.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.66, 2,384.37 and 860.04 is: 1,289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.66 : 2,384.37 = 860.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.66/2,384.37 = 860.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.66x = 2,384.37 × 860.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.66x = 2,050,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,653.57/1,590.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.18

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