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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.66, 1,469.24 and 592.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.66, 1,469.24 and 592.56 is: 817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.66 : 1,469.24 = 592.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.66/1,469.24 = 592.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.66x = 1,469.24 × 592.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.66x = 870,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,612.85/1,064.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.74

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