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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.69, 1,624.80 and 596.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.69, 1,624.80 and 596.61 is: 894.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.69 : 1,624.80 = 596.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.69/1,624.80 = 596.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.69x = 1,624.80 × 596.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.69x = 969,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,371.93/1,083.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.51

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