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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.50, 1,462.18 and 593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.50, 1,462.18 and 593.76 is: 819.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.50 : 1,462.18 = 593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.50/1,462.18 = 593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.50x = 1,462.18 × 593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.50x = 868,184.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,184.00/1,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.43

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