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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.27, 1,461.80 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.27, 1,461.80 and 593.52 is: 819.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.27 : 1,461.80 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.27/1,461.80 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.27x = 1,461.80 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.27x = 867,604.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,604.57/1,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.06

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