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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.40, 1,428.76 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.40, 1,428.76 and 593.28 is: 818.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.40 : 1,428.76 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.40/1,428.76 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.40x = 1,428.76 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.40x = 847,654.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,654.73/1,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.67

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