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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.40, 1,625.33 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.40, 1,625.33 and 597.92 is: 895.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.40 : 1,625.33 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.40/1,625.33 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.40x = 1,625.33 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.40x = 971,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,810.68/1,085.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.35

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