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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.08, 1,393.96 and 590.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.08, 1,393.96 and 590.37 is: 814.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.08 : 1,393.96 = 590.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.08/1,393.96 = 590.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.08x = 1,393.96 × 590.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.08x = 822,952.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,952.17/1,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.74

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