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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.65, 1,507.82 and 594.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.65, 1,507.82 and 594.91 is: 891.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.65 : 1,507.82 = 594.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.65/1,507.82 = 594.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.65x = 1,507.82 × 594.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.65x = 897,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,009.66/1,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.97

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