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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.97, 1,395.23 and 591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.97, 1,395.23 and 591.39 is: 816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.97 : 1,395.23 = 591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.97/1,395.23 = 591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.97x = 1,395.23 × 591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.97x = 825,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,122.11/1,010.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.17

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