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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.83, 1,401.80 and 590.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.83, 1,401.80 and 590.45 is: 814.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.83 : 1,401.80 = 590.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.83/1,401.80 = 590.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.83x = 1,401.80 × 590.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.83x = 827,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,682.85/1,015.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.78

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