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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.28, 1,464.48 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.28, 1,464.48 and 595.52 is: 821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.28 : 1,464.48 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.28/1,464.48 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.28x = 1,464.48 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.28x = 872,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,127.13/1,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.77

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