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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.90, 1,465.38 and 589.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.90, 1,465.38 and 589.83 is: 813.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.90 : 1,465.38 = 589.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.90/1,465.38 = 589.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.90x = 1,465.38 × 589.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.90x = 864,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,324.94/1,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.94

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