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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.22, 1,625.28 and 596.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.22, 1,625.28 and 596.23 is: 894.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.22 : 1,625.28 = 596.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.22/1,625.28 = 596.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.22x = 1,625.28 × 596.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.22x = 969,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,029.59/1,083.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.59

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