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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.04, 1,469.76 and 592.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.04, 1,469.76 and 592.94 is: 818.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.04 : 1,469.76 = 592.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.04/1,469.76 = 592.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.04x = 1,469.76 × 592.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.04x = 871,479.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,479.49/1,065.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.26

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