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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.27, 1,468.59 and 592.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.27, 1,468.59 and 592.14 is: 817.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.27 : 1,468.59 = 592.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.27/1,468.59 = 592.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.27x = 1,468.59 × 592.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.27x = 869,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,610.88/1,064.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.10

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