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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.05, 1,392.44 and 589.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.05, 1,392.44 and 589.56 is: 813.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.05 : 1,392.44 = 589.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.05/1,392.44 = 589.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.05x = 1,392.44 × 589.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.05x = 820,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,923.98/1,009.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.56

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