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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.69, 1,465.08 and 589.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.69, 1,465.08 and 589.58 is: 813.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.69 : 1,465.08 = 589.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.69/1,465.08 = 589.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.69x = 1,465.08 × 589.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.69x = 863,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,781.87/1,061.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.59

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