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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.50, 1,398.62 and 594.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.50, 1,398.62 and 594.07 is: 819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.50 : 1,398.62 = 594.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.50/1,398.62 = 594.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.50x = 1,398.62 × 594.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.50x = 830,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,878.18/1,013.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.81

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