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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.86, 1,429.47 and 593.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.86, 1,429.47 and 593.91 is: 819.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.86 : 1,429.47 = 593.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.86/1,429.47 = 593.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.86x = 1,429.47 × 593.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.86x = 848,976.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,976.53/1,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.59

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