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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.16, 1,393.80 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.16, 1,393.80 and 590.40 is: 814.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.16 : 1,393.80 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.16/1,393.80 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.16x = 1,393.80 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.16x = 822,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,899.52/1,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.62

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