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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.41, 1,551.60 and 595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.41, 1,551.60 and 595.76 is: 892.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.41 : 1,551.60 = 595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.41/1,551.60 = 595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.41x = 1,551.60 × 595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.41x = 924,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,373.46/1,035.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.77

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