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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.51, 1,594.86 and 571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.51, 1,594.86 and 571.23 is: 855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.51 : 1,594.86 = 571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.51/1,594.86 = 571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.51x = 1,594.86 × 571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.51x = 911,031.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,031.88/1,065.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.02

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