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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.63, 1,399.16 and 594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.63, 1,399.16 and 594.12 is: 820.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.63 : 1,399.16 = 594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.63/1,399.16 = 594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.63x = 1,399.16 × 594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.63x = 831,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,268.10/1,013.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.09

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