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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.68, 1,464.78 and 595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.68, 1,464.78 and 595.84 is: 822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.68 : 1,464.78 = 595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.68/1,464.78 = 595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.68x = 1,464.78 × 595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.68x = 872,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,774.52/1,061.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.07

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