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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.54, 1,432 and 595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.54, 1,432 and 595.73 is: 822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.54 : 1,432 = 595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.54/1,432 = 595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.54x = 1,432 × 595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.54x = 853,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,085.36/1,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.22

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