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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.53, 1,393.13 and 589.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.53, 1,393.13 and 589.95 is: 814.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.53 : 1,393.13 = 589.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.53/1,393.13 = 589.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.53x = 1,393.13 × 589.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.53x = 821,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,878.52/1,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.12

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