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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.88, 1,484.63 and 597.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.88, 1,484.63 and 597.35 is: 824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.88 : 1,484.63 = 597.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.88/1,484.63 = 597.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.88x = 1,484.63 × 597.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.88x = 886,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,847.44/1,075.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.30

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