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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.51, 1,394.44 and 591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.51, 1,394.44 and 591 is: 815.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.51 : 1,394.44 = 591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.51/1,394.44 = 591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.51x = 1,394.44 × 591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.51x = 824,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,114.04/1,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.54

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