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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.61, 1,506.75 and 591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.61, 1,506.75 and 591.94 is: 889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.61 : 1,506.75 = 591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.61/1,506.75 = 591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.61x = 1,506.75 × 591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.61x = 891,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,905.60/1,002.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.58

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