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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.64, 1,543.24 and 595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.64, 1,543.24 and 595.88 is: 893.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.64 : 1,543.24 = 595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.64/1,543.24 = 595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.64x = 1,543.24 × 595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.64x = 919,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,585.85/1,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.11

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