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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.52, 1,390.64 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.52, 1,390.64 and 593.52 is: 819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.52 : 1,390.64 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.52/1,390.64 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.52x = 1,390.64 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.52x = 825,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,372.65/1,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.21

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