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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.97, 1,429.66 and 593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.97, 1,429.66 and 593.88 is: 819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.97 : 1,429.66 = 593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.97/1,429.66 = 593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.97x = 1,429.66 × 593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.97x = 849,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,041.86/1,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.56

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