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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.61, 1,396.29 and 591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.61, 1,396.29 and 591.94 is: 817.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.61 : 1,396.29 = 591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.61/1,396.29 = 591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.61x = 1,396.29 × 591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.61x = 826,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,519.90/1,011.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.03

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