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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.46, 1,394.78 and 590.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.46, 1,394.78 and 590.95 is: 815.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.46 : 1,394.78 = 590.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.46/1,394.78 = 590.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.46x = 1,394.78 × 590.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.46x = 824,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,240.34/1,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.71

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