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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.11, 1,461.44 and 593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.11, 1,461.44 and 593.36 is: 818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.11 : 1,461.44 = 593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.11/1,461.44 = 593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.11x = 1,461.44 × 593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.11x = 867,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,157.07/1,059.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.76

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