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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.39, 1,624.68 and 595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.39, 1,624.68 and 595.77 is: 893.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.39 : 1,624.68 = 595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.39/1,624.68 = 595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.39x = 1,624.68 × 595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.39x = 967,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,935.60/1,083.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.43

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