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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.96, 1,506.68 and 593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.96, 1,506.68 and 593.36 is: 890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.96 : 1,506.68 = 593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.96/1,506.68 = 593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.96x = 1,506.68 × 593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.96x = 894,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,003.64/1,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.48

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