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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.68, 1,429.20 and 593.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.68, 1,429.20 and 593.57 is: 819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.68 : 1,429.20 = 593.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.68/1,429.20 = 593.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.68x = 1,429.20 × 593.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.68x = 848,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,330.24/1,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.10

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