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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.64, 1,506.36 and 593.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.64, 1,506.36 and 593.84 is: 890.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.64 : 1,506.36 = 593.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.64/1,506.36 = 593.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.64x = 1,506.36 × 593.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.64x = 894,536.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,536.82/1,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.41

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