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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.34, 1,461.93 and 593.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.34, 1,461.93 and 593.59 is: 819.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.34 : 1,461.93 = 593.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.34/1,461.93 = 593.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.34x = 1,461.93 × 593.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.34x = 867,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,787.03/1,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.18

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