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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.50, 1,627.56 and 597.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.50, 1,627.56 and 597.06 is: 896.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.50 : 1,627.56 = 597.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.50/1,627.56 = 597.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.50x = 1,627.56 × 597.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.50x = 971,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,750.97/1,084.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.04

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