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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.64, 1,397.20 and 593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.64, 1,397.20 and 593.04 is: 818.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.64 : 1,397.20 = 593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.64/1,397.20 = 593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.64x = 1,397.20 × 593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.64x = 828,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,595.49/1,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.25

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