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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.80, 1,429.47 and 593.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.80, 1,429.47 and 593.81 is: 819.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.80 : 1,429.47 = 593.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.80/1,429.47 = 593.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.80x = 1,429.47 × 593.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.80x = 848,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,826.43/1,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.49

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