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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.80, 1,397.58 and 593.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.80, 1,397.58 and 593.09 is: 818.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.80 : 1,397.58 = 593.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.80/1,397.58 = 593.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.80x = 1,397.58 × 593.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.80x = 828,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,892.73/1,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.42

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