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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.96, 1,462.74 and 594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.96, 1,462.74 and 594.16 is: 819.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.96 : 1,462.74 = 594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.96/1,462.74 = 594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.96x = 1,462.74 × 594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.96x = 869,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,101.60/1,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.94

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