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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.27, 1,464.52 and 589.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.27, 1,464.52 and 589.15 is: 813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.27 : 1,464.52 = 589.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.27/1,464.52 = 589.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.27x = 1,464.52 × 589.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.27x = 862,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,818.02/1,061.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.01

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