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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.56, 1,386.36 and 590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.56, 1,386.36 and 590.56 is: 815.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.56 : 1,386.36 = 590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.56/1,386.36 = 590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.56x = 1,386.36 × 590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.56x = 818,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,728.76/1,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.01

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