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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.65, 1,401.50 and 590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.65, 1,401.50 and 590.22 is: 814.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.65 : 1,401.50 = 590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.65/1,401.50 = 590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.65x = 1,401.50 × 590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.65x = 827,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,193.33/1,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.45

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