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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.22, 1,590.21 and 573.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.22, 1,590.21 and 573.78 is: 859.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.22 : 1,590.21 = 573.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.22/1,590.21 = 573.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.22x = 1,590.21 × 573.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.22x = 912,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,430.69/1,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.79

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