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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.45, 1,592.65 and 573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.45, 1,592.65 and 573.93 is: 861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.45 : 1,592.65 = 573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.45/1,592.65 = 573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.45x = 1,592.65 × 573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.45x = 914,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,071.05/1,061.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.15

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