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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.71, 1,430.60 and 594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.71, 1,430.60 and 594.52 is: 820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.71 : 1,430.60 = 594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.71/1,430.60 = 594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.71x = 1,430.60 × 594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.71x = 850,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,513.76/1,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.40

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