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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.37, 1,428.78 and 593.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.37, 1,428.78 and 593.35 is: 818.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.37 : 1,428.78 = 593.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.37/1,428.78 = 593.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.37x = 1,428.78 × 593.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.37x = 847,766.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,766.61/1,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.81

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