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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.16, 1,392.68 and 589.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.16, 1,392.68 and 589.45 is: 813.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.16 : 1,392.68 = 589.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.16/1,392.68 = 589.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.16x = 1,392.68 × 589.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.16x = 820,915.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,915.23/1,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.46

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