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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.95, 1,393.65 and 590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.95, 1,393.65 and 590.28 is: 814.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.95 : 1,393.65 = 590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.95/1,393.65 = 590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.95x = 1,393.65 × 590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.95x = 822,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,643.72/1,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.54

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