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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.67, 1,429.19 and 593.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.67, 1,429.19 and 593.83 is: 819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.67 : 1,429.19 = 593.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.67/1,429.19 = 593.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.67x = 1,429.19 × 593.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.67x = 848,688.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,688.75/1,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.46

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