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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.86, 1,510.13 and 594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.86, 1,510.13 and 594.06 is: 892.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.86 : 1,510.13 = 594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.86/1,510.13 = 594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.86x = 1,510.13 × 594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.86x = 897,107.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,107.83/1,004.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.77

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