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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.95, 1,437.59 and 593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.95, 1,437.59 and 593.82 is: 819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.95 : 1,437.59 = 593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.95/1,437.59 = 593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.95x = 1,437.59 × 593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.95x = 853,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,666.72/1,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.30

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