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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.25, 1,397.81 and 593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.25, 1,397.81 and 593.34 is: 818.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.25 : 1,397.81 = 593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.25/1,397.81 = 593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.25x = 1,397.81 × 593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.25x = 829,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,376.59/1,013.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.53

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