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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.68, 2,384.82 and 1,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.68, 2,384.82 and 1,043 is: 1,563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.68 : 2,384.82 = 1,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.68/2,384.82 = 1,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.68x = 2,384.82 × 1,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.68x = 2,487,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,367.26/1,590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.71

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