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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.90, 1,396.41 and 592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.90, 1,396.41 and 592.26 is: 817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.90 : 1,396.41 = 592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.90/1,396.41 = 592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.90x = 1,396.41 × 592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.90x = 827,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,037.79/1,011.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.31

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