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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.18, 1,428.84 and 593.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.18, 1,428.84 and 593.33 is: 818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.18 : 1,428.84 = 593.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.18/1,428.84 = 593.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.18x = 1,428.84 × 593.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.18x = 847,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,766.49/1,035.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.96

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