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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.89, 1,399.17 and 594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.89, 1,399.17 and 594.52 is: 820.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.89 : 1,399.17 = 594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.89/1,399.17 = 594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.89x = 1,399.17 × 594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.89x = 831,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,834.55/1,013.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.44

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