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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.32, 1,430.32 and 594.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.32, 1,430.32 and 594.51 is: 820.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.32 : 1,430.32 = 594.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.32/1,430.32 = 594.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.32x = 1,430.32 × 594.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.32x = 850,339.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,339.54/1,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.54

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