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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.85, 1,554.21 and 597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.85, 1,554.21 and 597.56 is: 895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.85 : 1,554.21 = 597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.85/1,554.21 = 597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.85x = 1,554.21 × 597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.85x = 928,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,725.96/1,036.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.72

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