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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.44, 1,462.06 and 593.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.44, 1,462.06 and 593.70 is: 819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.44 : 1,462.06 = 593.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.44/1,462.06 = 593.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.44x = 1,462.06 × 593.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.44x = 868,025.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,025.02/1,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.32

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