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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.48, 1,465.06 and 595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.48, 1,465.06 and 595.88 is: 822.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.48 : 1,465.06 = 595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.48/1,465.06 = 595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.48x = 1,465.06 × 595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.48x = 872,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,999.95/1,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.44

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