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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.05, 1,400.78 and 595.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.05, 1,400.78 and 595.65 is: 822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.05 : 1,400.78 = 595.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.05/1,400.78 = 595.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.05x = 1,400.78 × 595.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.05x = 834,374.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,374.61/1,015.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.00

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