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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.35, 1,624.61 and 595.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.35, 1,624.61 and 595.63 is: 894.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.35 : 1,624.61 = 595.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.35/1,624.61 = 595.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.35x = 1,624.61 × 595.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.35x = 967,666.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,666.45/1,082.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.04

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