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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.48, 1,430.32 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.48, 1,430.32 and 594.32 is: 820.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.48 : 1,430.32 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.48/1,430.32 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.48x = 1,430.32 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.48x = 850,067.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,067.78/1,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.15

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