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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.01, 1,592.33 and 475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.01, 1,592.33 and 475.79 is: 714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.01 : 1,592.33 = 475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.01/1,592.33 = 475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.01x = 1,592.33 × 475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.01x = 757,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,604.35/1,061.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.04

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