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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059, 1,461.42 and 593.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059, 1,461.42 and 593.26 is: 818.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059 : 1,461.42 = 593.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059/1,461.42 = 593.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059x = 1,461.42 × 593.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059x = 867,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,002.03/1,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.70

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