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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.40, 1,539.12 and 593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.40, 1,539.12 and 593.24 is: 888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.40 : 1,539.12 = 593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.40/1,539.12 = 593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.40x = 1,539.12 × 593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.40x = 913,067.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,067.55/1,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.72

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