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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.26, 1,431.38 and 594.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.26, 1,431.38 and 594.86 is: 820.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.26 : 1,431.38 = 594.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.26/1,431.38 = 594.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.26x = 1,431.38 × 594.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.26x = 851,467.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,467.73/1,037.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.89

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