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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.05, 1,431.24 and 595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.05, 1,431.24 and 595 is: 821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.05 : 1,431.24 = 595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.05/1,431.24 = 595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.05x = 1,431.24 × 595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.05x = 851,587.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,587.80/1,037.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.16

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