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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.28, 1,430.09 and 594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.28, 1,430.09 and 594.15 is: 819.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.28 : 1,430.09 = 594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.28/1,430.09 = 594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.28x = 1,430.09 × 594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.28x = 849,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,685.00/1,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.94

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