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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059, 1,461.46 and 593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059, 1,461.46 and 593.32 is: 818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059 : 1,461.46 = 593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059/1,461.46 = 593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059x = 1,461.46 × 593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059x = 867,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,113.45/1,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.80

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