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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.04, 1,393.74 and 590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.04, 1,393.74 and 590.24 is: 814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.04 : 1,393.74 = 590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.04/1,393.74 = 590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.04x = 1,393.74 × 590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.04x = 822,634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,634.13/1,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.46

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