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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.65, 1,429.31 and 593.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.65, 1,429.31 and 593.69 is: 819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.65 : 1,429.31 = 593.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.65/1,429.31 = 593.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.65x = 1,429.31 × 593.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.65x = 848,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,567.05/1,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.36

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