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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.11, 1,504.50 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.11, 1,504.50 and 590.44 is: 887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.11 : 1,504.50 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.11/1,504.50 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.11x = 1,504.50 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.11x = 888,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,316.98/1,001.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.33

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