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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.74, 1,432.11 and 595.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.74, 1,432.11 and 595.61 is: 821.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.74 : 1,432.11 = 595.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.74/1,432.11 = 595.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.74x = 1,432.11 × 595.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.74x = 852,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,968.90/1,037.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.95

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