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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.46, 1,464.92 and 589.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.46, 1,464.92 and 589.41 is: 813.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.46 : 1,464.92 = 589.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.46/1,464.92 = 589.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.46x = 1,464.92 × 589.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.46x = 863,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,438.50/1,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.44

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