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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.29, 1,464.58 and 589.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.29, 1,464.58 and 589.26 is: 813.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.29 : 1,464.58 = 589.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.29/1,464.58 = 589.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.29x = 1,464.58 × 589.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.29x = 863,018.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,018.41/1,061.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.18

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