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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.66, 1,465.08 and 589.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.66, 1,465.08 and 589.55 is: 813.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.66 : 1,465.08 = 589.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.66/1,465.08 = 589.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.66x = 1,465.08 × 589.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.66x = 863,730.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,730.59/1,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.57

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