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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.47, 1,464.83 and 589.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.47, 1,464.83 and 589.37 is: 813.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.47 : 1,464.83 = 589.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.47/1,464.83 = 589.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.47x = 1,464.83 × 589.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.47x = 863,327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,327.57/1,061.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.33

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