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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.04, 1,820.86 and 597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.04, 1,820.86 and 597.32 is: 895.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.04 : 1,820.86 = 597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.04/1,820.86 = 597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.04x = 1,820.86 × 597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.04x = 1,087,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,636.10/1,214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.88

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