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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.87, 1,469.50 and 592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.87, 1,469.50 and 592.76 is: 818.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.87 : 1,469.50 = 592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.87/1,469.50 = 592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.87x = 1,469.50 × 592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.87x = 871,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,060.82/1,064.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.00

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