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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.24, 1,507.69 and 592.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.24, 1,507.69 and 592.57 is: 890.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.24 : 1,507.69 = 592.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.24/1,507.69 = 592.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.24x = 1,507.69 × 592.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.24x = 893,411.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,411.86/1,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.53

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