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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.65, 1,389.26 and 587.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.65, 1,389.26 and 587.13 is: 810.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.65 : 1,389.26 = 587.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.65/1,389.26 = 587.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.65x = 1,389.26 × 587.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.65x = 815,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,676.22/1,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.29

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