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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.40, 1,514.40 and 594.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.40, 1,514.40 and 594.59 is: 890.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.40 : 1,514.40 = 594.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.40/1,514.40 = 594.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.40x = 1,514.40 × 594.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.40x = 900,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,439.52/1,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.29

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