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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.02, 1,592.99 and 821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.02, 1,592.99 and 821.02 is: 1,229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.02 : 1,592.99 = 821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.02/1,592.99 = 821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.02x = 1,592.99 × 821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.02x = 1,307,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,864.58/1,064.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.18

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