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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.71, 2,192.72 and 1,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.71, 2,192.72 and 1,058.72 is: 1,459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.71 : 2,192.72 = 1,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.71/2,192.72 = 1,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.71x = 2,192.72 × 1,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.71x = 2,321,460.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,460.26/1,590.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.39

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