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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.32, 1,430.22 and 594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.32, 1,430.22 and 594.30 is: 820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.32 : 1,430.22 = 594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.32/1,430.22 = 594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.32x = 1,430.22 × 594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.32x = 849,979.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,979.75/1,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.19

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