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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.04, 1,461.42 and 593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.04, 1,461.42 and 593.24 is: 818.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.04 : 1,461.42 = 593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.04/1,461.42 = 593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.04x = 1,461.42 × 593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.04x = 866,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,972.80/1,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.64

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