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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.61, 1,394.68 and 591.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.61, 1,394.68 and 591.23 is: 815.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.61 : 1,394.68 = 591.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.61/1,394.68 = 591.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.61x = 1,394.68 × 591.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.61x = 824,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,576.66/1,010.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.92

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