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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.55, 1,430.46 and 594.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.55, 1,430.46 and 594.45 is: 820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.55 : 1,430.46 = 594.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.55/1,430.46 = 594.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.55x = 1,430.46 × 594.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.55x = 850,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,336.95/1,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.35

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