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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.03, 1,464.36 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.03, 1,464.36 and 595.28 is: 821.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.03 : 1,464.36 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.03/1,464.36 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.03x = 1,464.36 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.03x = 871,704.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,704.22/1,061.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.56

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