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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.92, 2,386.38 and 724.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.92, 2,386.38 and 724.22 is: 1,086.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.92 : 2,386.38 = 724.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.92/2,386.38 = 724.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.92x = 2,386.38 × 724.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.92x = 1,728,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,264.12/1,590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.33

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