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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.26, 1,469.96 and 593.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.26, 1,469.96 and 593.15 is: 818.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.26 : 1,469.96 = 593.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.26/1,469.96 = 593.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.26x = 1,469.96 × 593.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.26x = 871,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,896.46/1,065.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.49

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