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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.46, 1,398.60 and 594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.46, 1,398.60 and 594.12 is: 819.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.46 : 1,398.60 = 594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.46/1,398.60 = 594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.46x = 1,398.60 × 594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.46x = 830,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,936.23/1,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.90

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