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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.18, 1,549.89 and 595.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.18, 1,549.89 and 595.67 is: 892.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.18 : 1,549.89 = 595.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.18/1,549.89 = 595.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.18x = 1,549.89 × 595.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.18x = 923,215.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,215.23/1,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.71

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