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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011, 1,395.54 and 597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011, 1,395.54 and 597 is: 824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011 : 1,395.54 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011/1,395.54 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011x = 1,395.54 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011x = 833,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,137.38/1,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.07

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