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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.64, 1,428.84 and 593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.64, 1,428.84 and 593.38 is: 818.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.64 : 1,428.84 = 593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.64/1,428.84 = 593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.64x = 1,428.84 × 593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.64x = 847,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,838.83/1,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.67

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