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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.33, 1,435.56 and 592.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.33, 1,435.56 and 592.19 is: 817.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.33 : 1,435.56 = 592.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.33/1,435.56 = 592.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.33x = 1,435.56 × 592.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.33x = 850,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,124.28/1,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.17

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