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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.17, 1,469.84 and 593.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.17, 1,469.84 and 593.03 is: 818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.17 : 1,469.84 = 593.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.17/1,469.84 = 593.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.17x = 1,469.84 × 593.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.17x = 871,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,659.92/1,065.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.33

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