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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.06, 1,461.45 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.06, 1,461.45 and 593.22 is: 818.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.06 : 1,461.45 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.06/1,461.45 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.06x = 1,461.45 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.06x = 866,961.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,961.37/1,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.61

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