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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.48, 1,625.40 and 596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.48, 1,625.40 and 596.80 is: 894.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.48 : 1,625.40 = 596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.48/1,625.40 = 596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.48x = 1,625.40 × 596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.48x = 970,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,038.72/1,084.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.47

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