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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.06, 1,461.61 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.06, 1,461.61 and 593.31 is: 818.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.06 : 1,461.61 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.06/1,461.61 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.06x = 1,461.61 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.06x = 867,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,187.83/1,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.83

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