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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.63, 1,403.85 and 597.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.63, 1,403.85 and 597.85 is: 824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.63 : 1,403.85 = 597.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.63/1,403.85 = 597.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.63x = 1,403.85 × 597.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.63x = 839,290.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,290.45/1,017.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.75

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