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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.09, 1,461.54 and 593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.09, 1,461.54 and 593.34 is: 818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.09 : 1,461.54 = 593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.09/1,461.54 = 593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.09x = 1,461.54 × 593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.09x = 867,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,181.88/1,059.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.80

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