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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.32, 1,592.46 and 573.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.32, 1,592.46 and 573.81 is: 860.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.32 : 1,592.46 = 573.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.32/1,592.46 = 573.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.32x = 1,592.46 × 573.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.32x = 913,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,769.47/1,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.97

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