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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.14, 1,508.57 and 595.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.14, 1,508.57 and 595.41 is: 892.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.14 : 1,508.57 = 595.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.14/1,508.57 = 595.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.14x = 1,508.57 × 595.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.14x = 898,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,217.66/1,006.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.74

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