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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.72, 2,195.58 and 1,120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.72, 2,195.58 and 1,120.92 is: 1,547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.72 : 2,195.58 = 1,120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.72/2,195.58 = 1,120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.72x = 2,195.58 × 1,120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.72x = 2,461,069.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,069.53/1,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.14

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