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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.78, 1,624.39 and 597.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.78, 1,624.39 and 597.29 is: 894.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.78 : 1,624.39 = 597.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.78/1,624.39 = 597.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.78x = 1,624.39 × 597.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.78x = 970,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,231.90/1,084.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.40

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