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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.48, 1,429.08 and 593.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.48, 1,429.08 and 593.45 is: 819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.48 : 1,429.08 = 593.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.48/1,429.08 = 593.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.48x = 1,429.08 × 593.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.48x = 848,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,080.38/1,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.02

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