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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.95, 1,465.49 and 589.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.95, 1,465.49 and 589.85 is: 814.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.95 : 1,465.49 = 589.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.95/1,465.49 = 589.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.95x = 1,465.49 × 589.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.95x = 864,424.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,424.41/1,061.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.00

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