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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.38, 1,428.75 and 593.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.38, 1,428.75 and 593.27 is: 818.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.38 : 1,428.75 = 593.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.38/1,428.75 = 593.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.38x = 1,428.75 × 593.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.38x = 847,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,634.51/1,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.67

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