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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.78, 1,396.53 and 592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.78, 1,396.53 and 592.20 is: 817.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.78 : 1,396.53 = 592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.78/1,396.53 = 592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.78x = 1,396.53 × 592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.78x = 827,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,025.07/1,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.40

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