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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.37, 1,400.62 and 595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.37, 1,400.62 and 595.62 is: 821.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.37 : 1,400.62 = 595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.37/1,400.62 = 595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.37x = 1,400.62 × 595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.37x = 834,237.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,237.28/1,015.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.61

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