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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.93, 1,465.12 and 596.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.93, 1,465.12 and 596.09 is: 822.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.93 : 1,465.12 = 596.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.93/1,465.12 = 596.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.93x = 1,465.12 × 596.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.93x = 873,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,343.38/1,061.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.41

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