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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.59, 1,464.91 and 595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.59, 1,464.91 and 595.75 is: 822.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.59 : 1,464.91 = 595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.59/1,464.91 = 595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.59x = 1,464.91 × 595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.59x = 872,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,720.13/1,061.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.09

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