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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.70, 1,408.52 and 595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.70, 1,408.52 and 595.38 is: 821.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.70 : 1,408.52 = 595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.70/1,408.52 = 595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.70x = 1,408.52 × 595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.70x = 838,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,604.64/1,020.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.60

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