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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.71, 1,394.74 and 591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.71, 1,394.74 and 591.08 is: 815.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.71 : 1,394.74 = 591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.71/1,394.74 = 591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.71x = 1,394.74 × 591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.71x = 824,394.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,394.47/1,010.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.66

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