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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.38, 1,464.71 and 595.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.38, 1,464.71 and 595.63 is: 821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.38 : 1,464.71 = 595.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.38/1,464.71 = 595.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.38x = 1,464.71 × 595.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.38x = 872,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,425.22/1,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.97

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