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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.67, 1,625.57 and 591.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.67, 1,625.57 and 591.29 is: 886.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.67 : 1,625.57 = 591.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.67/1,625.57 = 591.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.67x = 1,625.57 × 591.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.67x = 961,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,178.23/1,084.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.15

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