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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.32, 1,464.61 and 595.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.32, 1,464.61 and 595.57 is: 821.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.32 : 1,464.61 = 595.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.32/1,464.61 = 595.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.32x = 1,464.61 × 595.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.32x = 872,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,270.45/1,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.88

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