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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.43, 1,437.19 and 593.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.43, 1,437.19 and 593.37 is: 818.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.43 : 1,437.19 = 593.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.43/1,437.19 = 593.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.43x = 1,437.19 × 593.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.43x = 852,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,785.43/1,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.86

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