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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.01, 1,396.44 and 592.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.01, 1,396.44 and 592.49 is: 817.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.01 : 1,396.44 = 592.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.01/1,396.44 = 592.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.01x = 1,396.44 × 592.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.01x = 827,380.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,380.23/1,012.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.57

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