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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.69, 1,465.21 and 589.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.69, 1,465.21 and 589.66 is: 813.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.69 : 1,465.21 = 589.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.69/1,465.21 = 589.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.69x = 1,465.21 × 589.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.69x = 863,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,975.73/1,061.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.77

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