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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.90, 1,430.96 and 594.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.90, 1,430.96 and 594.93 is: 821.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.90 : 1,430.96 = 594.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.90/1,430.96 = 594.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.90x = 1,430.96 × 594.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.90x = 851,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,321.03/1,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.03

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