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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.37, 1,508.62 and 595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.37, 1,508.62 and 595.30 is: 893.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.37 : 1,508.62 = 595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.37/1,508.62 = 595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.37x = 1,508.62 × 595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.37x = 898,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,081.49/1,005.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.28

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