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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.58, 1,399.02 and 594.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.58, 1,399.02 and 594.02 is: 819.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.58 : 1,399.02 = 594.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.58/1,399.02 = 594.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.58x = 1,399.02 × 594.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.58x = 831,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,045.86/1,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.91

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