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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.97, 1,595.70 and 576.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.97, 1,595.70 and 576.54 is: 863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.97 : 1,595.70 = 576.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.97/1,595.70 = 576.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.97x = 1,595.70 × 576.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.97x = 919,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,984.88/1,064.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.86

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