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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.90, 1,393.67 and 590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.90, 1,393.67 and 590.28 is: 814.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.90 : 1,393.67 = 590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.90/1,393.67 = 590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.90x = 1,393.67 × 590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.90x = 822,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,655.53/1,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.59

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