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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.36, 1,442.58 and 597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.36, 1,442.58 and 597.25 is: 824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.36 : 1,442.58 = 597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.36/1,442.58 = 597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.36x = 1,442.58 × 597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.36x = 861,580.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,580.47/1,045.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.19

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