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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084, 1,624.92 and 597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084, 1,624.92 and 597.28 is: 895.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084 : 1,624.92 = 597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084/1,624.92 = 597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084x = 1,624.92 × 597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084x = 970,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,532.22/1,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.32

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