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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.35, 1,464.73 and 589.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.35, 1,464.73 and 589.35 is: 813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.35 : 1,464.73 = 589.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.35/1,464.73 = 589.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.35x = 1,464.73 × 589.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.35x = 863,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,238.63/1,061.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.34

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