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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.40, 1,623.84 and 595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.40, 1,623.84 and 595.32 is: 893.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.40 : 1,623.84 = 595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.40/1,623.84 = 595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.40x = 1,623.84 × 595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.40x = 966,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,704.43/1,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.11

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