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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.66, 1,625.91 and 597.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.66, 1,625.91 and 597.22 is: 895.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.66 : 1,625.91 = 597.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.66/1,625.91 = 597.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.66x = 1,625.91 × 597.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.66x = 971,025.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,025.97/1,084.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.24

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