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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.37, 1,437.03 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.37, 1,437.03 and 593.20 is: 818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.37 : 1,437.03 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.37/1,437.03 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.37x = 1,437.03 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.37x = 852,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,446.20/1,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.58

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