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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.70, 1,591.33 and 573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.70, 1,591.33 and 573.73 is: 859.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.70 : 1,591.33 = 573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.70/1,591.33 = 573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.70x = 1,591.33 × 573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.70x = 912,993.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,993.76/1,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.94

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