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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.51, 1,428.80 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.51, 1,428.80 and 593.31 is: 818.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.51 : 1,428.80 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.51/1,428.80 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.51x = 1,428.80 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.51x = 847,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,721.33/1,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.65

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