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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.97, 1,590.66 and 573.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.97, 1,590.66 and 573.99 is: 859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.97 : 1,590.66 = 573.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.97/1,590.66 = 573.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.97x = 1,590.66 × 573.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.97x = 913,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,022.93/1,061.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.74

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