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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.64, 1,625.58 and 596.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.64, 1,625.58 and 596.44 is: 894.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.64 : 1,625.58 = 596.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.64/1,625.58 = 596.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.64x = 1,625.58 × 596.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.64x = 969,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,560.94/1,083.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.73

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