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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004, 1,385.60 and 590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004, 1,385.60 and 590.08 is: 814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004 : 1,385.60 = 590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004/1,385.60 = 590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004x = 1,385.60 × 590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004x = 817,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,614.85/1,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.36

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