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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.63, 1,465.02 and 589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.63, 1,465.02 and 589.52 is: 813.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.63 : 1,465.02 = 589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.63/1,465.02 = 589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.63x = 1,465.02 × 589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.63x = 863,658.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,658.59/1,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.53

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