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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.89, 1,465.47 and 596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.89, 1,465.47 and 596.14 is: 822.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.89 : 1,465.47 = 596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.89/1,465.47 = 596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.89x = 1,465.47 × 596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.89x = 873,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,621.62/1,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.71

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