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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.35, 1,430.30 and 594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.35, 1,430.30 and 594.26 is: 820.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.35 : 1,430.30 = 594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.35/1,430.30 = 594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.35x = 1,430.30 × 594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.35x = 849,959.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,959.96/1,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.15

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