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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037, 1,430.92 and 594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037, 1,430.92 and 594.82 is: 820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037 : 1,430.92 = 594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037/1,430.92 = 594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037x = 1,430.92 × 594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037x = 851,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,139.83/1,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.77

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