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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.15, 1,464.44 and 595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.15, 1,464.44 and 595.40 is: 821.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.15 : 1,464.44 = 595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.15/1,464.44 = 595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.15x = 1,464.44 × 595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.15x = 871,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,917.28/1,061.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.68

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