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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.36, 1,438.58 and 594.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.36, 1,438.58 and 594.29 is: 820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.36 : 1,438.58 = 594.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.36/1,438.58 = 594.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.36x = 1,438.58 × 594.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.36x = 854,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,930.74/1,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.19

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