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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.14, 1,429.95 and 594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.14, 1,429.95 and 594.06 is: 819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.14 : 1,429.95 = 594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.14/1,429.95 = 594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.14x = 1,429.95 × 594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.14x = 849,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,476.10/1,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.85

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