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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.50, 1,395.72 and 591.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.50, 1,395.72 and 591.92 is: 816.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.50 : 1,395.72 = 591.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.50/1,395.72 = 591.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.50x = 1,395.72 × 591.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.50x = 826,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,154.58/1,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.76

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