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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.96, 1,598.38 and 571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.96, 1,598.38 and 571.76 is: 858.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.96 : 1,598.38 = 571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.96/1,598.38 = 571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.96x = 1,598.38 × 571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.96x = 913,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,889.75/1,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.14

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