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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.47, 1,624.28 and 596.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.47, 1,624.28 and 596.45 is: 893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.47 : 1,624.28 = 596.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.47/1,624.28 = 596.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.47x = 1,624.28 × 596.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.47x = 968,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,790.70/1,084.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.33

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