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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.90, 1,465.37 and 589.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.90, 1,465.37 and 589.82 is: 813.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.90 : 1,465.37 = 589.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.90/1,465.37 = 589.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.90x = 1,465.37 × 589.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.90x = 864,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,308.83/1,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.93

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