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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.62, 1,430.19 and 594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.62, 1,430.19 and 594.20 is: 819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.62 : 1,430.19 = 594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.62/1,430.19 = 594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.62x = 1,430.19 × 594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.62x = 849,822.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,822.47/1,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.80

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