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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.23, 1,429.99 and 594.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.23, 1,429.99 and 594.17 is: 819.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.23 : 1,429.99 = 594.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.23/1,429.99 = 594.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.23x = 1,429.99 × 594.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.23x = 849,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,657.16/1,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.95

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