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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.52, 1,429.02 and 593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.52, 1,429.02 and 593.50 is: 819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.52 : 1,429.02 = 593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.52/1,429.02 = 593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.52x = 1,429.02 × 593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.52x = 848,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,123.37/1,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.03

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