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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.45, 1,395.99 and 592.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.45, 1,395.99 and 592.05 is: 817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.45 : 1,395.99 = 592.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.45/1,395.99 = 592.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.45x = 1,395.99 × 592.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.45x = 826,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,495.88/1,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.14

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