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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.91, 1,464.06 and 595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.91, 1,464.06 and 595.16 is: 821.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.91 : 1,464.06 = 595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.91/1,464.06 = 595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.91x = 1,464.06 × 595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.91x = 871,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,349.95/1,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.32

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