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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.21, 1,395.43 and 591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.21, 1,395.43 and 591.58 is: 816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.21 : 1,395.43 = 591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.21/1,395.43 = 591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.21x = 1,395.43 × 591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.21x = 825,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,498.54/1,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.35

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