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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.59, 1,429.12 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.59, 1,429.12 and 593.52 is: 819.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.59 : 1,429.12 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.59/1,429.12 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.59x = 1,429.12 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.59x = 848,212.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,212.79/1,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.06

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