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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.09, 1,397.92 and 593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.09, 1,397.92 and 593.51 is: 818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.09 : 1,397.92 = 593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.09/1,397.92 = 593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.09x = 1,397.92 × 593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.09x = 829,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,679.50/1,013.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.96

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