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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.10, 1,435.47 and 597.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.10, 1,435.47 and 597.96 is: 825.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.10 : 1,435.47 = 597.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.10/1,435.47 = 597.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.10x = 1,435.47 × 597.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.10x = 858,353.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,353.64/1,040.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.26

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