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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.70, 1,465.12 and 595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.70, 1,465.12 and 595.94 is: 822.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.70 : 1,465.12 = 595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.70/1,465.12 = 595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.70x = 1,465.12 × 595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.70x = 873,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,123.61/1,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.38

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