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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.02, 1,429.74 and 593.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.02, 1,429.74 and 593.97 is: 819.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.02 : 1,429.74 = 593.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.02/1,429.74 = 593.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.02x = 1,429.74 × 593.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.02x = 849,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,222.67/1,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.70

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