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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.72, 1,465.19 and 595.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.72, 1,465.19 and 595.97 is: 822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.72 : 1,465.19 = 595.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.72/1,465.19 = 595.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.72x = 1,465.19 × 595.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.72x = 873,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,210.06/1,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.45

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