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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.77, 1,430.85 and 594.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.77, 1,430.85 and 594.81 is: 820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.77 : 1,430.85 = 594.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.77/1,430.85 = 594.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.77x = 1,430.85 × 594.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.77x = 851,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,083.89/1,036.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.90

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