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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.00, 1,396.55 and 592.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.00, 1,396.55 and 592.57 is: 817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.00 : 1,396.55 = 592.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.00/1,396.55 = 592.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.00x = 1,396.55 × 592.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.00x = 827,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,550.51/1,012.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.74

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