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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.37, 1,430.11 and 594.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.37, 1,430.11 and 594.11 is: 819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.37 : 1,430.11 = 594.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.37/1,430.11 = 594.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.37x = 1,430.11 × 594.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.37x = 849,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,642.65/1,036.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.83

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