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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.27, 1,442.41 and 597.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.27, 1,442.41 and 597.19 is: 824.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.27 : 1,442.41 = 597.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.27/1,442.41 = 597.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.27x = 1,442.41 × 597.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.27x = 861,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,394.94/1,045.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.09

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