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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.28, 1,461.81 and 593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.28, 1,461.81 and 593.50 is: 819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.28 : 1,461.81 = 593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.28/1,461.81 = 593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.28x = 1,461.81 × 593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.28x = 867,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,584.24/1,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.03

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