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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.14, 1,436.66 and 593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.14, 1,436.66 and 593 is: 818.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.14 : 1,436.66 = 593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.14/1,436.66 = 593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.14x = 1,436.66 × 593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.14x = 851,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,939.38/1,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.28

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