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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.94, 1,387.82 and 591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.94, 1,387.82 and 591.94 is: 816.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.94 : 1,387.82 = 591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.94/1,387.82 = 591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.94x = 1,387.82 × 591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.94x = 821,506.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,506.17/1,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.66

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