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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006, 1,388.52 and 592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006, 1,388.52 and 592.24 is: 817.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006 : 1,388.52 = 592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006/1,388.52 = 592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006x = 1,388.52 × 592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006x = 822,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,337.08/1,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.43

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