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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.50, 1,464.94 and 595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.50, 1,464.94 and 595.75 is: 822.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.50 : 1,464.94 = 595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.50/1,464.94 = 595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.50x = 1,464.94 × 595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.50x = 872,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,738.01/1,061.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.17

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