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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.65, 1,429.52 and 593.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.65, 1,429.52 and 593.90 is: 819.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.65 : 1,429.52 = 593.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.65/1,429.52 = 593.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.65x = 1,429.52 × 593.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.65x = 848,981.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,981.81/1,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.76

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