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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.14, 1,464.21 and 595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.14, 1,464.21 and 595.30 is: 821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.14 : 1,464.21 = 595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.14/1,464.21 = 595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.14x = 1,464.21 × 595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.14x = 871,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,644.21/1,061.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.42

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