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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.16, 1,625.16 and 596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.16, 1,625.16 and 596.72 is: 894.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.16 : 1,625.16 = 596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.16/1,625.16 = 596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.16x = 1,625.16 × 596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.16x = 969,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,765.48/1,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.49

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