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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.29, 1,393.05 and 589.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.29, 1,393.05 and 589.83 is: 814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.29 : 1,393.05 = 589.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.29/1,393.05 = 589.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.29x = 1,393.05 × 589.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.29x = 821,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,664.19/1,009.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.10

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