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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.66, 1,544.70 and 596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.66, 1,544.70 and 596.92 is: 894.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.66 : 1,544.70 = 596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.66/1,544.70 = 596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.66x = 1,544.70 × 596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.66x = 922,062.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,062.32/1,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.63

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