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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.15, 1,428.53 and 593.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.15, 1,428.53 and 593.19 is: 818.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.15 : 1,428.53 = 593.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.15/1,428.53 = 593.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.15x = 1,428.53 × 593.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.15x = 847,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,389.71/1,035.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.62

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