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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.24, 1,401.06 and 595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.24, 1,401.06 and 595.66 is: 822.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.24 : 1,401.06 = 595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.24/1,401.06 = 595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.24x = 1,401.06 × 595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.24x = 834,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,555.40/1,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.03

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