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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.66, 1,394.37 and 590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.66, 1,394.37 and 590.88 is: 815.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.66 : 1,394.37 = 590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.66/1,394.37 = 590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.66x = 1,394.37 × 590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.66x = 823,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,905.35/1,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.22

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