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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.60, 1,387.52 and 591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.60, 1,387.52 and 591.60 is: 816.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.60 : 1,387.52 = 591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.60/1,387.52 = 591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.60x = 1,387.52 × 591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.60x = 820,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,856.83/1,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.29

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