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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.06, 1,442.14 and 596.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.06, 1,442.14 and 596.98 is: 823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.06 : 1,442.14 = 596.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.06/1,442.14 = 596.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.06x = 1,442.14 × 596.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.06x = 860,928.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,928.74/1,045.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.81

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