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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.02, 1,429.61 and 593.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.02, 1,429.61 and 593.84 is: 819.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.02 : 1,429.61 = 593.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.02/1,429.61 = 593.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.02x = 1,429.61 × 593.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.02x = 848,949.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,949.49/1,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.43

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