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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.91, 1,429.64 and 593.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.91, 1,429.64 and 593.83 is: 819.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.91 : 1,429.64 = 593.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.91/1,429.64 = 593.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.91x = 1,429.64 × 593.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.91x = 848,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,963.12/1,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.53

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