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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.01, 1,397.82 and 593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.01, 1,397.82 and 593.34 is: 818.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.01 : 1,397.82 = 593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.01/1,397.82 = 593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.01x = 1,397.82 × 593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.01x = 829,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,382.52/1,013.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.73

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