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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.28, 2,616.42 and 590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.28, 2,616.42 and 590 is: 885

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.28 : 2,616.42 = 590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.28/2,616.42 = 590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.28x = 2,616.42 × 590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.28x = 1,543,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,687.80/1,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885

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