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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.52, 1,428.84 and 593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.52, 1,428.84 and 593.44 is: 818.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.52 : 1,428.84 = 593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.52/1,428.84 = 593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.52x = 1,428.84 × 593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.52x = 847,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,930.81/1,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.85

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