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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.48, 1,429.01 and 593.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.48, 1,429.01 and 593.39 is: 818.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.48 : 1,429.01 = 593.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.48/1,429.01 = 593.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.48x = 1,429.01 × 593.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.48x = 847,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,963.07/1,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.91

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