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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.77, 1,509.56 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.77, 1,509.56 and 595.28 is: 893.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.77 : 1,509.56 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.77/1,509.56 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.77x = 1,509.56 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.77x = 898,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,610.88/1,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.46

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