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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.10, 1,505.12 and 593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.10, 1,505.12 and 593.16 is: 889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.10 : 1,505.12 = 593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.10/1,505.12 = 593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.10x = 1,505.12 × 593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.10x = 892,776.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,776.98/1,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.13

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