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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.36, 1,430.19 and 594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.36, 1,430.19 and 594.41 is: 820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.36 : 1,430.19 = 594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.36/1,430.19 = 594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.36x = 1,430.19 × 594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.36x = 850,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,122.81/1,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.30

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