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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.50, 1,624.47 and 595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.50, 1,624.47 and 595.96 is: 894.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.50 : 1,624.47 = 595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.50/1,624.47 = 595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.50x = 1,624.47 × 595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.50x = 968,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,119.14/1,082.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.34

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