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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.66, 1,395.94 and 591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.66, 1,395.94 and 591.96 is: 816.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.66 : 1,395.94 = 591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.66/1,395.94 = 591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.66x = 1,395.94 × 591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.66x = 826,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,340.64/1,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.82

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