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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.52, 1,539.12 and 594.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.52, 1,539.12 and 594.44 is: 890.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.52 : 1,539.12 = 594.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.52/1,539.12 = 594.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.52x = 1,539.12 × 594.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.52x = 914,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,914.49/1,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.41

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