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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.57, 1,429.16 and 593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.57, 1,429.16 and 593.55 is: 819.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.57 : 1,429.16 = 593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.57/1,429.16 = 593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.57x = 1,429.16 × 593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.57x = 848,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,274.95/1,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.14

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