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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.49, 1,398.53 and 593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.49, 1,398.53 and 593.78 is: 819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.49 : 1,398.53 = 593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.49/1,398.53 = 593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.49x = 1,398.53 × 593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.49x = 830,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,409.18/1,013.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.36

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