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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.33, 1,430.13 and 594.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.33, 1,430.13 and 594.37 is: 820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.33 : 1,430.13 = 594.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.33/1,430.13 = 594.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.33x = 1,430.13 × 594.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.33x = 850,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,026.37/1,036.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.23

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