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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.32, 1,468.72 and 592.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.32, 1,468.72 and 592.21 is: 817.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.32 : 1,468.72 = 592.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.32/1,468.72 = 592.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.32x = 1,468.72 × 592.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.32x = 869,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,793.25/1,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.23

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