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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.17, 1,398.27 and 593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.17, 1,398.27 and 593.50 is: 819.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.17 : 1,398.27 = 593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.17/1,398.27 = 593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.17x = 1,398.27 × 593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.17x = 829,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,873.25/1,013.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.09

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