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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.37, 1,428.73 and 593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.37, 1,428.73 and 593.11 is: 818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.37 : 1,428.73 = 593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.37/1,428.73 = 593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.37x = 1,428.73 × 593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.37x = 847,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,394.05/1,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.45

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