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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.56, 1,465.02 and 595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.56, 1,465.02 and 595.88 is: 822.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.56 : 1,465.02 = 595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.56/1,465.02 = 595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.56x = 1,465.02 × 595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.56x = 872,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,976.12/1,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.35

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