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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.46, 1,468.94 and 592.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.46, 1,468.94 and 592.34 is: 817.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.46 : 1,468.94 = 592.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.46/1,468.94 = 592.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.46x = 1,468.94 × 592.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.46x = 870,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,108.96/1,064.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.42

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