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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.44, 1,395.42 and 591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.44, 1,395.42 and 591.66 is: 816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.44 : 1,395.42 = 591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.44/1,395.42 = 591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.44x = 1,395.42 × 591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.44x = 825,614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,614.20/1,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.28

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