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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.80, 1,510.20 and 595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.80, 1,510.20 and 595.73 is: 893.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.80 : 1,510.20 = 595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.80/1,510.20 = 595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.80x = 1,510.20 × 595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.80x = 899,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,663.90/1,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.59

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