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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.12, 1,429.69 and 593.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.12, 1,429.69 and 593.95 is: 819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.12 : 1,429.69 = 593.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.12/1,429.69 = 593.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.12x = 1,429.69 × 593.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.12x = 849,154.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,154.26/1,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.56

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