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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.79, 1,411.20 and 597.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.79, 1,411.20 and 597.34 is: 824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.79 : 1,411.20 = 597.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.79/1,411.20 = 597.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.79x = 1,411.20 × 597.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.79x = 842,966.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,966.21/1,022.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.18

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