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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.84, 1,469.46 and 592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.84, 1,469.46 and 592.72 is: 817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.84 : 1,469.46 = 592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.84/1,469.46 = 592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.84x = 1,469.46 × 592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.84x = 870,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,978.33/1,064.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.94

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