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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.42, 1,428.43 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.42, 1,428.43 and 593.22 is: 818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.42 : 1,428.43 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.42/1,428.43 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.42x = 1,428.43 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.42x = 847,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,373.24/1,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.39

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