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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.52, 1,510.68 and 596.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.52, 1,510.68 and 596.04 is: 894.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.52 : 1,510.68 = 596.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.52/1,510.68 = 596.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.52x = 1,510.68 × 596.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.52x = 900,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,425.71/1,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.59

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