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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.53, 1,470.37 and 593.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.53, 1,470.37 and 593.41 is: 818.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.53 : 1,470.37 = 593.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.53/1,470.37 = 593.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.53x = 1,470.37 × 593.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.53x = 872,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,527.10/1,065.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.86

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