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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.56, 1,469.10 and 598.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.56, 1,469.10 and 598.82 is: 826.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.56 : 1,469.10 = 598.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.56/1,469.10 = 598.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.56x = 1,469.10 × 598.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.56x = 879,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,726.46/1,064.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.38

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