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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.94, 1,514.85 and 599.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.94, 1,514.85 and 599.26 is: 897.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.94 : 1,514.85 = 599.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.94/1,514.85 = 599.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.94x = 1,514.85 × 599.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.94x = 907,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,781.44/1,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.96

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