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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.65, 1,430.51 and 594.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.65, 1,430.51 and 594.69 is: 820.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.65 : 1,430.51 = 594.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.65/1,430.51 = 594.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.65x = 1,430.51 × 594.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.65x = 850,713.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,713.05/1,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.64

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