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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.04, 1,400.73 and 595.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.04, 1,400.73 and 595.39 is: 821.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.04 : 1,400.73 = 595.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.04/1,400.73 = 595.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.04x = 1,400.73 × 595.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.04x = 833,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,977.13/1,015.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.62

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