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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.22, 1,393.02 and 589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.22, 1,393.02 and 589.68 is: 813.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.22 : 1,393.02 = 589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.22/1,393.02 = 589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.22x = 1,393.02 × 589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.22x = 821,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,436.03/1,009.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.94

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