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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.21, 1,397.73 and 593.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.21, 1,397.73 and 593.57 is: 818.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.21 : 1,397.73 = 593.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.21/1,397.73 = 593.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.21x = 1,397.73 × 593.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.21x = 829,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,643.61/1,013.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.83

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