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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.59, 1,429.11 and 593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.59, 1,429.11 and 593.64 is: 819.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.59 : 1,429.11 = 593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.59/1,429.11 = 593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.59x = 1,429.11 × 593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.59x = 848,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,376.86/1,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.22

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