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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.62, 1,396.06 and 592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.62, 1,396.06 and 592.24 is: 817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.62 : 1,396.06 = 592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.62/1,396.06 = 592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.62x = 1,396.06 × 592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.62x = 826,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,802.57/1,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.31

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