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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.99, 2,386.08 and 713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.99, 2,386.08 and 713 is: 1,069.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.99 : 2,386.08 = 713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.99/2,386.08 = 713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.99x = 2,386.08 × 713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.99x = 1,701,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,275.04/1,590.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.32

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