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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.66, 1,431.99 and 595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.66, 1,431.99 and 595.62 is: 821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.66 : 1,431.99 = 595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.66/1,431.99 = 595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.66x = 1,431.99 × 595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.66x = 852,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,921.88/1,037.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.97

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