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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.94, 1,511.96 and 592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.94, 1,511.96 and 592.20 is: 886.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.94 : 1,511.96 = 592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.94/1,511.96 = 592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.94x = 1,511.96 × 592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.94x = 895,379.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,379.75/1,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.57

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