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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.64, 1,401.52 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.64, 1,401.52 and 596.08 is: 822.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.64 : 1,401.52 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.64/1,401.52 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.64x = 1,401.52 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.64x = 835,418.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,418.04/1,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.55

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