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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.98, 1,429.49 and 593.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.98, 1,429.49 and 593.79 is: 819.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.98 : 1,429.49 = 593.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.98/1,429.49 = 593.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.98x = 1,429.49 × 593.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.98x = 848,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,816.87/1,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.34

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