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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.55, 1,429.13 and 593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.55, 1,429.13 and 593.56 is: 819.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.55 : 1,429.13 = 593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.55/1,429.13 = 593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.55x = 1,429.13 × 593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.55x = 848,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,264.29/1,035.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.15

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