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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.95, 1,429.61 and 593.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.95, 1,429.61 and 593.85 is: 819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.95 : 1,429.61 = 593.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.95/1,429.61 = 593.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.95x = 1,429.61 × 593.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.95x = 848,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,973.90/1,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.51

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