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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.74, 1,624.80 and 596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.74, 1,624.80 and 596.12 is: 894.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.74 : 1,624.80 = 596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.74/1,624.80 = 596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.74x = 1,624.80 × 596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.74x = 968,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,575.78/1,082.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.56

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