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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.75, 1,429.52 and 593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.75, 1,429.52 and 593.65 is: 819.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.75 : 1,429.52 = 593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.75/1,429.52 = 593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.75x = 1,429.52 × 593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.75x = 848,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,634.55/1,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.35

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