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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.16, 1,430.90 and 594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.16, 1,430.90 and 594.76 is: 820.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.16 : 1,430.90 = 594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.16/1,430.90 = 594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.16x = 1,430.90 × 594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.16x = 851,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,042.08/1,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.55

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