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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.39, 1,428.98 and 593.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.39, 1,428.98 and 593.21 is: 818.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.39 : 1,428.98 = 593.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.39/1,428.98 = 593.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.39x = 1,428.98 × 593.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.39x = 847,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,675.11/1,035.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.70

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