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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.96, 1,393.77 and 590.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.96, 1,393.77 and 590.61 is: 815.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.96 : 1,393.77 = 590.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.96/1,393.77 = 590.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.96x = 1,393.77 × 590.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.96x = 823,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,174.50/1,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.06

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