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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.45, 1,438.28 and 594.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.45, 1,438.28 and 594.33 is: 820.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.45 : 1,438.28 = 594.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.45/1,438.28 = 594.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.45x = 1,438.28 × 594.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.45x = 854,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,812.95/1,042.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.00

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