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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.18, 1,464.44 and 595.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.18, 1,464.44 and 595.43 is: 821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.18 : 1,464.44 = 595.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.18/1,464.44 = 595.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.18x = 1,464.44 × 595.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.18x = 871,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,961.21/1,061.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.69

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