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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.02, 1,592.84 and 575.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.02, 1,592.84 and 575.59 is: 861.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.02 : 1,592.84 = 575.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.02/1,592.84 = 575.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.02x = 1,592.84 × 575.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.02x = 916,822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,822.78/1,064.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.66

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