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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.12, 1,393.98 and 590.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.12, 1,393.98 and 590.77 is: 815.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.12 : 1,393.98 = 590.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.12/1,393.98 = 590.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.12x = 1,393.98 × 590.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.12x = 823,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,530.98/1,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.28

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