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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.06, 1,469.78 and 593.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.06, 1,469.78 and 593.00 is: 818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.06 : 1,469.78 = 593.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.06/1,469.78 = 593.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.06x = 1,469.78 × 593.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.06x = 871,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,573.67/1,065.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.33

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