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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.31, 1,464.68 and 595.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.31, 1,464.68 and 595.59 is: 821.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.31 : 1,464.68 = 595.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.31/1,464.68 = 595.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.31x = 1,464.68 × 595.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.31x = 872,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,345.78/1,061.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.95

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