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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.30, 1,468.70 and 592.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.30, 1,468.70 and 592.19 is: 817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.30 : 1,468.70 = 592.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.30/1,468.70 = 592.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.30x = 1,468.70 × 592.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.30x = 869,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,743.59/1,064.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.20

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