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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.75, 1,429.44 and 593.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.75, 1,429.44 and 593.61 is: 819.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.75 : 1,429.44 = 593.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.75/1,429.44 = 593.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.75x = 1,429.44 × 593.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.75x = 848,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,529.88/1,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.24

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