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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.22, 1,434.10 and 597.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.22, 1,434.10 and 597.14 is: 824.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.22 : 1,434.10 = 597.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.22/1,434.10 = 597.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.22x = 1,434.10 × 597.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.22x = 856,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,358.47/1,039.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.04

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