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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.14, 1,429.65 and 593.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.14, 1,429.65 and 593.97 is: 819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.14 : 1,429.65 = 593.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.14/1,429.65 = 593.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.14x = 1,429.65 × 593.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.14x = 849,169.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,169.21/1,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.55

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