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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.79, 1,393.55 and 590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.79, 1,393.55 and 590.13 is: 814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.79 : 1,393.55 = 590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.79/1,393.55 = 590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.79x = 1,393.55 × 590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.79x = 822,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,375.66/1,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.40

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