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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.86, 1,465.37 and 589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.86, 1,465.37 and 589.74 is: 813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.86 : 1,465.37 = 589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.86/1,465.37 = 589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.86x = 1,465.37 × 589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.86x = 864,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,189.72/1,061.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.85

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