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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.73, 1,626.30 and 597.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.73, 1,626.30 and 597.13 is: 896.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.73 : 1,626.30 = 597.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.73/1,626.30 = 597.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.73x = 1,626.30 × 597.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.73x = 971,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,112.52/1,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.08

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