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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.16, 1,436.88 and 593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.16, 1,436.88 and 593.16 is: 818.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.16 : 1,436.88 = 593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.16/1,436.88 = 593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.16x = 1,436.88 × 593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.16x = 852,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,299.74/1,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.61

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