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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.41, 1,430.28 and 594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.41, 1,430.28 and 594.15 is: 819.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.41 : 1,430.28 = 594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.41/1,430.28 = 594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.41x = 1,430.28 × 594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.41x = 849,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,800.86/1,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.95

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