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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.13, 1,464.24 and 589.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.13, 1,464.24 and 589.01 is: 812.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.13 : 1,464.24 = 589.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.13/1,464.24 = 589.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.13x = 1,464.24 × 589.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.13x = 862,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,452.00/1,061.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.77

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