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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.47, 1,509.72 and 595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.47, 1,509.72 and 595.11 is: 892.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.47 : 1,509.72 = 595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.47/1,509.72 = 595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.47x = 1,509.72 × 595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.47x = 898,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,449.47/1,006.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.67

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