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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.06, 1,430.64 and 594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.06, 1,430.64 and 594.71 is: 820.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.06 : 1,430.64 = 594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.06/1,430.64 = 594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.06x = 1,430.64 × 594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.06x = 850,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,808.76/1,037.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.41

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