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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.99, 1,592.33 and 476.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.99, 1,592.33 and 476.87 is: 715.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.99 : 1,592.33 = 476.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.99/1,592.33 = 476.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.99x = 1,592.33 × 476.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.99x = 759,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,324.06/1,061.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.00

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