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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.68, 1,437.47 and 593.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.68, 1,437.47 and 593.48 is: 818.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.68 : 1,437.47 = 593.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.68/1,437.47 = 593.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.68x = 1,437.47 × 593.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.68x = 853,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,099.54/1,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.97

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