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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.05, 1,552.84 and 596.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.05, 1,552.84 and 596.57 is: 895.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.05 : 1,552.84 = 596.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.05/1,552.84 = 596.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.05x = 1,552.84 × 596.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.05x = 926,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,368.50/1,035.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.00

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