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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.58, 1,591.38 and 574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.58, 1,591.38 and 574.68 is: 861.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.58 : 1,591.38 = 574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.58/1,591.38 = 574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.58x = 1,591.38 × 574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.58x = 914,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,534.26/1,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.48

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