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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.59, 1,430.49 and 594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.59, 1,430.49 and 594.64 is: 820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.59 : 1,430.49 = 594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.59/1,430.49 = 594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.59x = 1,430.49 × 594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.59x = 850,626.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,626.57/1,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.60

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