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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.89, 1,593.20 and 477.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.89, 1,593.20 and 477.29 is: 716.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.89 : 1,593.20 = 477.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.89/1,593.20 = 477.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.89x = 1,593.20 × 477.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.89x = 760,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,423.60/1,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.11

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