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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.42, 1,395.59 and 591.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.42, 1,395.59 and 591.70 is: 816.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.42 : 1,395.59 = 591.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.42/1,395.59 = 591.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.42x = 1,395.59 × 591.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.42x = 825,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,770.60/1,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.45

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