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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.34, 1,464.66 and 589.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.34, 1,464.66 and 589.23 is: 813.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.34 : 1,464.66 = 589.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.34/1,464.66 = 589.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.34x = 1,464.66 × 589.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.34x = 863,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,021.61/1,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.14

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