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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.90, 1,432.25 and 595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.90, 1,432.25 and 595.47 is: 821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.90 : 1,432.25 = 595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.90/1,432.25 = 595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.90x = 1,432.25 × 595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.90x = 852,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,858.93/1,037.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.72

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