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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.16, 1,428.56 and 592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.16, 1,428.56 and 592.90 is: 818.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.16 : 1,428.56 = 592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.16/1,428.56 = 592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.16x = 1,428.56 × 592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.16x = 846,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,993.22/1,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.22

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