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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.87, 1,430.94 and 594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.87, 1,430.94 and 594.82 is: 820.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.87 : 1,430.94 = 594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.87/1,430.94 = 594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.87x = 1,430.94 × 594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.87x = 851,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,151.73/1,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.89

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