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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.48, 1,437.37 and 593.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.48, 1,437.37 and 593.48 is: 819.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.48 : 1,437.37 = 593.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.48/1,437.37 = 593.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.48x = 1,437.37 × 593.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.48x = 853,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,052.46/1,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.08

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