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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.38, 1,468.81 and 592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.38, 1,468.81 and 592.27 is: 817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.38 : 1,468.81 = 592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.38/1,468.81 = 592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.38x = 1,468.81 × 592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.38x = 869,932.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,932.10/1,064.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.31

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