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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.60, 1,431.98 and 595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.60, 1,431.98 and 595.54 is: 821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.60 : 1,431.98 = 595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.60/1,431.98 = 595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.60x = 1,431.98 × 595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.60x = 852,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,801.37/1,037.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.90

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