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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.98, 1,438.01 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.98, 1,438.01 and 593.92 is: 819.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.98 : 1,438.01 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.98/1,438.01 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.98x = 1,438.01 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.98x = 854,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,063.95/1,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.66

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