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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.28, 1,468.75 and 592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.28, 1,468.75 and 592.18 is: 817.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.28 : 1,468.75 = 592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.28/1,468.75 = 592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.28x = 1,468.75 × 592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.28x = 869,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,764.38/1,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.23

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