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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.97, 1,469.61 and 592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.97, 1,469.61 and 592.83 is: 818.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.97 : 1,469.61 = 592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.97/1,469.61 = 592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.97x = 1,469.61 × 592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.97x = 871,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,228.90/1,064.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.08

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