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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.86, 1,554.24 and 597.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.86, 1,554.24 and 597.54 is: 895.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.86 : 1,554.24 = 597.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.86/1,554.24 = 597.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.86x = 1,554.24 × 597.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.86x = 928,720.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,720.57/1,036.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.70

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