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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.57, 1,429.33 and 593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.57, 1,429.33 and 593.72 is: 819.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.57 : 1,429.33 = 593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.57/1,429.33 = 593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.57x = 1,429.33 × 593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.57x = 848,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,621.81/1,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.47

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