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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.66, 1,624.41 and 596.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.66, 1,624.41 and 596.22 is: 893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.66 : 1,624.41 = 596.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.66/1,624.41 = 596.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.66x = 1,624.41 × 596.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.66x = 968,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,505.73/1,083.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.74

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