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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.96, 1,507.08 and 594.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.96, 1,507.08 and 594.56 is: 891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.96 : 1,507.08 = 594.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.96/1,507.08 = 594.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.96x = 1,507.08 × 594.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.96x = 896,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,049.48/1,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.63

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