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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.66, 1,462.22 and 593.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.66, 1,462.22 and 593.94 is: 819.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.66 : 1,462.22 = 593.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.66/1,462.22 = 593.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.66x = 1,462.22 × 593.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.66x = 868,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,470.95/1,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.58

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