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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.87, 1,503.84 and 594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.87, 1,503.84 and 594.30 is: 889.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.87 : 1,503.84 = 594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.87/1,503.84 = 594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.87x = 1,503.84 × 594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.87x = 893,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,732.11/1,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.41

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