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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.89, 1,395.03 and 591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.89, 1,395.03 and 591.52 is: 816.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.89 : 1,395.03 = 591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.89/1,395.03 = 591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.89x = 1,395.03 × 591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.89x = 825,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,188.15/1,010.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.30

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