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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.41, 1,428.74 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.41, 1,428.74 and 593.22 is: 818.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.41 : 1,428.74 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.41/1,428.74 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.41x = 1,428.74 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.41x = 847,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,554.18/1,035.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.57

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