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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.97, 1,443.36 and 597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.97, 1,443.36 and 597.84 is: 824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.97 : 1,443.36 = 597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.97/1,443.36 = 597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.97x = 1,443.36 × 597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.97x = 862,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,898.34/1,045.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.98

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