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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.44, 1,395.60 and 591.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.44, 1,395.60 and 591.77 is: 816.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.44 : 1,395.60 = 591.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.44/1,395.60 = 591.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.44x = 1,395.60 × 591.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.44x = 825,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,874.21/1,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.53

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