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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.56, 1,482.80 and 595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.56, 1,482.80 and 595.98 is: 822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.56 : 1,482.80 = 595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.56/1,482.80 = 595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.56x = 1,482.80 × 595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.56x = 883,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,716.16/1,074.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.40

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