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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.40, 1,388.32 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.40, 1,388.32 and 592.32 is: 817.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.40 : 1,388.32 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.40/1,388.32 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.40x = 1,388.32 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.40x = 822,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,329.70/1,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.10

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