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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.58, 1,469.14 and 592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.58, 1,469.14 and 592.50 is: 817.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.58 : 1,469.14 = 592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.58/1,469.14 = 592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.58x = 1,469.14 × 592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.58x = 870,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,465.45/1,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.66

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