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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.33, 1,464.64 and 595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.33, 1,464.64 and 595.58 is: 821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.33 : 1,464.64 = 595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.33/1,464.64 = 595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.33x = 1,464.64 × 595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.33x = 872,313.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,313.45/1,061.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.90

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