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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061, 1,464.23 and 595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061, 1,464.23 and 595.25 is: 821.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061 : 1,464.23 = 595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061/1,464.23 = 595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061x = 1,464.23 × 595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061x = 871,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,579.93/1,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.47

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