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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.35, 1,398.30 and 593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.35, 1,398.30 and 593.60 is: 819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.35 : 1,398.30 = 593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.35/1,398.30 = 593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.35x = 1,398.30 × 593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.35x = 830,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,030.88/1,013.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.10

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