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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.86, 2,193.95 and 1,030.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.86, 2,193.95 and 1,030.77 is: 1,421.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.86 : 2,193.95 = 1,030.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.86/2,193.95 = 1,030.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.86x = 2,193.95 × 1,030.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.86x = 2,261,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,452.69/1,590.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.53

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