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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.38, 1,592.56 and 476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.38, 1,592.56 and 476.32 is: 714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.38 : 1,592.56 = 476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.38/1,592.56 = 476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.38x = 1,592.56 × 476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.38x = 758,568.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,568.18/1,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.70

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