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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.26, 1,505.04 and 593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.26, 1,505.04 and 593.32 is: 889.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.26 : 1,505.04 = 593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.26/1,505.04 = 593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.26x = 1,505.04 × 593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.26x = 892,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,970.33/1,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.18

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