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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.57, 1,430.54 and 594.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.57, 1,430.54 and 594.53 is: 820.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.57 : 1,430.54 = 594.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.57/1,430.54 = 594.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.57x = 1,430.54 × 594.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.57x = 850,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,495.97/1,036.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.49

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