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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.50, 1,391.73 and 594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.50, 1,391.73 and 594.74 is: 820.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.50 : 1,391.73 = 594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.50/1,391.73 = 594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.50x = 1,391.73 × 594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.50x = 827,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,717.50/1,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.74

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