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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.88, 1,393.56 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.88, 1,393.56 and 590.44 is: 814.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.88 : 1,393.56 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.88/1,393.56 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.88x = 1,393.56 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.88x = 822,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,813.57/1,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.76

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